Delhi Traffic Police Announce Restrictions, Diversions For Chhath Puja

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Chhath Puja celebrations on November 15 and 16, announcing restrictions and diversions on several roads and stretches in East, North-East and Shahdara districts of the national capital.In a post on X, Delhi Traffic Police said a large number of devotees are expected to visit various ponds and Yamuna ghats in these districts to offer prayers and perform religious rituals during the festival.To ensure smooth traffic movement and public safety, restrictions and diversions will be implemented on several routes.

Commuters have been advised to avoid Pusta Road from Shastri Park to Khajuri Chowk and vice versa, Nanaksar T-Point to Sonia Vihar Toll Tax, and the stretch from Shanti Van to Shamshan Ghat.As alternative routes, commuters travelling towards North Delhi, Central Delhi, East Delhi and New Delhi have been advised to use the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and GT Road.Those travelling from Nanaksar T-Point towards Sonia Vihar can take the route via Khajuri Chowk, RTC Pusta Road, Sabhapur Village and Sonia Vihar Chauhan Patti.