The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory that will be effective between 0500 and 0700 hours (local time) on Tuesday (28 October), in view of Chhath Puja (Hindu festival) celebrations. The following are the details:
• Traffic flow is likely to be affected on roads adjoining major Chhath Puja ponds across Delhi on Tuesday (28 October) morning.
• Commuters are advised to avoid the routes around Chhath Puja sites, particularly the stretches of M.B Road (from Lal Kuan to Tughalkabad Extension), Khadar Kalindi Kunj Road, Agar Canal Road and Road Number 13.
• In Bhajanpura area, commercial vehicles will not be allowed between 0500 and 0700 hours (local time) on GT Road towards Yudhisthir Setu from Shashtri Park.
• Similarly, in Gandhi Nagar area, Shantivan Loop and Laxmi Nagar to Kailash Nagar will remain closed and traffic will be diverted via Disused Canal Road.
• Additionally, in Khajuri Khas area, traffic towards Sonia Vihar will be diverted from Nanaksar towards Old Wazirabad Road, and vehicles from Sonia Vihar Border will be diverted from MCD Toll towards Sabhapur village.
• For details on ponds that are relevant for Chhath Puja across Delhi and estimated number of devotees to visit them, please refer to: https://x.com/dtptraffic/status/1982419780217762102/photo/1

