New Year's Eve: Check Delhi Police traffic advisory & metro restrictions for December 31

The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the New Year celebrations in the national capital on the night of Tuesday, December 31.

Popular spots like Connaught Place, India Gate, and Hauz Khas attract large crowds to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. In anticipation of these festivities, the Delhi Police has outlined proactive measures to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety in these areas.

To manage the expected traffic, around 2,500 personnel from the Delhi Traffic Police will be deployed. Additionally, 250 teams will be set up to monitor and prevent drunken driving on New Year’s Eve.

Traffic Restrictions in Connaught Place

As part of the traffic control plan, 11 CAPF companies, 40 motorcycle patrol teams, and an equal number of foot patrol teams will be in action. From 8 pm on December 31 until after midnight, traffic control measures will be implemented around Connaught Place.

Traffic Advisory

Special traffic arrangements have been made in Connaught Place and India Gate areas for the New Year Eve celebrations.

Kindly follow the advisory#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/GKEfcsa3p3

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) December 29, 2024

The advisory issued by the Delhi Police on X stated that no vehicles will be allowed beyond specific points, including Mandi House, Bengali Market, and other key intersections. Only vehicles with valid passes will be allowed into the inner, middle, or outer circles of Connaught Place.

Parking will be limited to certain designated areas, such as Gole Dak Khana, Patel Chowk, and Mandi House, with parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unauthorized vehicles will be subject to towing and penalties.

Delhi Metro Advisory

The Delhi Metro on Tuesday said all exits at Rajiv Chowk station will remain open for passengers on New Year's Eve except at gate 5 and 6.

METRO SERVICE UPDATE

As per the latest instructions received from the Police authorities, Rajiv Chowk Metro station will remain open for passengers till the end of services tonight, i.e, 31st December 2024, except Gate nos. 5 and 6.

This is in modification of the earlier…

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) December 31, 2024

Earlier on Monday, the DMRC had said that to ensure public safety and manage crowds on New Year's Eve on Tuesday, exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station will not be allowed from 9 pm onwards.

However, on Tuesday, it said that as per the latest instructions received from police authorities, Rajiv Chowk metro station will remain open for passengers till the end of services on New Year's eve except at gate number 5 and 6.

NEW YEAR EVE UPDATE

As advised by the police authorities, to ensure public safety and manage crowds on New Year’s Eve (31st December 2024), EXIT from Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will NOT be allowed from 9:00 PM onwards. However, entry of passengers will be allowed until the…

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) December 30, 2024

This is in modification of the earlier notification issued, the DMRC added.

Alternative Routes and Travel Suggestions

For travelers heading to the New Delhi Railway Station, alternate routes such as Ram Manohar Lohiya Park Street, Mandir Marg, and Rani Jhansi Road are recommended. The authorities have also advised avoiding Bhairon Road/Mathura Road between Hazrat Nizamuddin and Pragati Maidan to prevent congestion. Metro travel is also encouraged for smoother movement.