New Delhi, Dec 31 (NationPress) On the eve of New Year, the Delhi Traffic Police will prohibit any vehicle movement in the inner, middle, and outer circles of Connaught Place starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday to prevent congestion and facilitate smooth celebrations, as stated by an official.

In the vicinity of India Gate, if there is significant pedestrian traffic, vehicles might be restricted from passing through C-Hexagon on that day, according to the traffic police.

Additionally, special arrangements have been made by the traffic police to manage the influx of devotees visiting Shri Mata Jhandewalan Mandir on Wednesday and the first day of the New Year. Commuters are urged to avoid Rani Jhansi Road during peak hours.

In their announcement regarding traffic management in the Connaught Place area, the traffic police indicated that from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, “No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed towards Connaught Place beyond (i) Round About (R/A) Mandi House (ii) R/A Bengali Market (iii) North foot of Ranjit Singh Flyover (iv) Minto Road – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg crossing (v) Chelmsford Road near Munje Chowk (New Delhi Rly. Station) (vi) R.K. Ashram Marg-Chitragupta Marg Crossing (vii) R/A Gole Market (viii) R/A G.P.O., New Delhi (viii) Patel Chowk (ix) Kasturba Gandhi Road - Ferozeshah Road Crossing (x) Jai Singh Road-Bangla Sahib Lane (xi) R/A Windsor place.”

For those celebrating the New Year at India Gate, the traffic police recommended using public transport as parking availability at India Gate is limited. Given the expected large crowds at Delhi Zoo, which may cause congestion on Mathura Road, the public is advised to avoid Bhairon Road/Mathura Road between Hazrat Nizamuddin and Pragati Maidan.

“Commuters are encouraged to cooperate by avoiding the mentioned roads if possible and utilize public transport for a safe journey. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in reducing traffic congestion during this period. Those heading to ISBT/Railway Stations/Airports should plan their travel accordingly, allowing sufficient time,” stated the traffic police.

While the restrictions may not significantly affect traffic to the Old Railway Station, the traffic police have proposed special routes for accessing New Delhi Railway Station after 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

The statement further elaborated: “Access to New Delhi Railway Station (From South) i) Ram Manohar Lohiya Park Street- Mandir Marg- Rani Jhansi Road- R/A Jhande Walan- Desh Bandhu Gupta Road. ii) R/A GPO- Kali Bari Marg- Mandir Marg- Rani Jhansi Road- R/A Jhande Walan- Desh Bandhu Gupta Road. iii) R/A Windsor Place- Ferozeshah Road- Mandi House- ‘W’ Point- ‘A’ Point DDU Marg- Bhav Bhuti Marg. iv) Entry from Connaught Place – Chelmsford Road shall be prohibited. v) Motorists can access the Second Entry Gate from the Ajmeri Gate side, reaching the station via Pahar Ganj – Shiela Cinema or through Ajmeri Gate – J.L.N. Marg side via B.S.Z. Marg – Delhi Gate – J.L.N. Marg.”