In preparation for the massive New Year's Eve gatherings, the Delhi Traffic Police has released a comprehensive traffic advisory specifically for the Connaught Place area. The official announcement was made via the police's handle on the social media platform X, detailing plans to manage the expected influx of revellers.
Traffic Restrictions and Key Diversion Points
The special arrangements will be enforced from 7:00 PM on December 31, 2025, until the early hours of January 1, 2026. During this period, all private and public transport vehicles will face restrictions unless they have specific permission. Authorities will prohibit vehicle movement towards Connaught Place beyond several critical junctions.
The key restriction points where traffic will be diverted include:
- Roundabout (R/A) Mandi House
- R/A Bengali Market
- North Foot of Ranjit Singh Flyover
- Minto Road – DDU Marg Crossing
- Chelmsford Road near Munje Chowk
- R.K. Ashram Marg – Chitragupta Marg Crossing
- R/A Gole Market
- R/A G.P.O., New Delhi
- Patel Chowk
- Kasturba Gandhi Road – Ferozeshah Road Crossing
- Jai Singh Road – Bangla Sahib Lane
- R/A Windsor Place
Commuters are strongly advised to avoid these barricaded points unless they are part of emergency services or possess special clearance.
Designated Parking Zones for Visitors
To accommodate those driving to the celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police has identified multiple authorised parking areas. Officials have warned that vehicles parked in unauthorised spots will be towed, and penalties will be imposed.
Parking near Gole Dak Khana will be available on: Kali Bari Marg, Pt. Pant Marg, and Bhai Veer Singh Marg.
Additional designated parking zones include:
- Rakab Ganj Road (behind All India Radio)
- Copernicus Marg (up to Baroda House)
- DDU Marg and Press Road (near Minto Road)
- R.K. Ashram Marg, Chitragupta Road, and Basant Road
- Copernicus Lane and K.G. Marg towards C-Hexagon
- Babar Road and Tansen Marg
- Windsor Place (Rajendra Prasad Road and Raisina Road)
- Peshwa Road and the service road along Bhai Veer Singh Marg
- Jantar Mantar Road and Raisina Road
Traffic personnel will be deployed at these locations to assist. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a parking spot.
Alternate Routes and Commuter Advice
For smooth north-south movement across the city, commuters should use Ring Road (from ISBT to Ashram), the Delhi Gate – BSZ Marg – Mathura Road corridor, Rani Jhansi Marg – Panchkuian Road – Mandir Marg, or Rani Jhansi Marg – Hanuman Murti – Ring Road.
For east-west travel, the suggested routes are Ring Road – Bhairon Road – Mathura Road, Subramaniam Bharti Marg – Mother Teresa Crescent, and Park Street – Shankar Road.
The police have emphasised that these measures are crucial for pedestrian safety and crowd management, as large gatherings often spill onto roads. The restrictions also aim to ensure clear pathways for emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire tenders.
Passengers heading to ISBTs, railway stations, or airports on New Year's Eve should factor in significant extra travel time to avoid missing their journeys. The public is advised to follow the Delhi Traffic Police's official social media channels for real-time updates.
