Delhi Christmas Traffic Police Advisory 2025: Check roads closures, diversions and alternate routes to avoid festive jams

The Delhi Traffic Police has announced traffic diversions and restrictions in parts of south Delhi, especially around Saket, as Christmas celebrations on December 24 and 25 are expected to draw large crowds. The special arrangements will be in place from 2 pm onwards on both days, with police also rolling out a massive security plan across the city to manage traffic, crowds and safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations.

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Delhi Christmas Traffic Advisory: Saket malls under traffic watch

According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be enforced around Select City Mall, DLF Avenue Mall and MGF Metropolitan Court Mall in Saket to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety amid heavy footfall. Press Enclave Road and several internal roads of Saket and Pushp Vihar will be affected during the restricted hours.


Diversions will be implemented at key junctions, including Sheikh Sarai red light on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Asian Market Red Light on Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) Road and PTS Malviya Nagar Red Light on Sri Aurobindo Marg.

Connaught Place, India Gate under special watch

Delhi Traffic Police said its main focus will be on ensuring smooth vehicular movement at Connaught Place, Hauz Khas, busy markets and areas near malls. At Connaught Place, only vehicles with valid stickers issued by Delhi Police will be allowed into the Inner Circle.

Additional force will also be deployed at India Gate, which traditionally sees massive crowds during New Year celebrations. Police personnel will be stationed near hotels and party zones across the city.

Christmas 2025: Delhi Traffic Advisory

As part of the traffic plan, all median cuts from Sheikh Sarai to Hauz Rani will remain closed. Heavy vehicles and DTC or cluster buses will not be allowed on both carriageways of Press Enclave Road. DTC and cluster buses will also be barred from moving towards Pushp Vihar from MB Road via the Asian Market Red Light, the advisory said.

Alternative routes for commuters

To help commuters avoid delays, traffic police have suggested alternate routes. Those travelling from Chirag Delhi towards Qutub Minar should use the route via Khanpur T-Point, MB Road and Lado Sarai T-Point.

Commuters heading from the IIT Flyover towards Sangam Vihar or Sainik Farm have been advised to take the route via TB Hospital red light, Lado Sarai red light, MB Road, Chirag Delhi and Khanpur red light.

Christmas 2025 Traffic Restriction: Roads closed

Press Enclave Road

• Both carriageways will be affected due to restrictions.
• Heavy vehicles will not be allowed.

Internal roads of Saket and Pushp Vihar

• Several internal roads will face restrictions during peak hours.
• Median cuts between Sheikh Sarai and Hauz Rani
• All median cuts on this stretch will remain closed during restricted hours.

Delhi Christmas Traffic Diversions 2025:

Diversions will be enforced at the following junctions:

• Sheikh Sarai red light on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg
• Asian Market Red Light on Mehrauli–Badarpur (MB) Road
• PTS Malviya Nagar Red Light on Sri Aurobindo Marg

Delhi Christmas 2025 Vehicle restrictions

Heavy vehicles

Not allowed on Press Enclave Road.

DTC and cluster buses

Not permitted on both carriageways of Press Enclave Road.

Not allowed to move towards Pushp Vihar from MB Road via Asian Market Red Light.

Delhi Christmas 2025 Celebrations: Suggested alternative routes

• From Chirag Delhi to Qutub Minar
• Use Khanpur T-Point → MB Road → Lado Sarai T-Point
• From IIT Flyover to Sangam Vihar / Sainik Farm
• Use TB Hospital red light → Lado Sarai red light → MB Road → Chirag Delhi → Khanpur red light

Time of restrictions

• December 24 and 25
• From 2 pm onwards on both days

Nearly 20,000 personnel on festive duty

Beyond traffic management, Delhi Police has stepped up security across the city. Nearly 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel will be deployed to maintain law and order during Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, an official said.

Police presence has been strengthened in border areas as Delhi shares boundaries with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and lies close to Rajasthan. A large influx of visitors from these states is expected for New Year celebrations.

Borders, markets and party hubs in focus

Additional pickets, barricades and paramilitary deployment will be put in place at border points to curb nuisance and maintain order. Police personnel have already been deployed at more than 10 locations for Christmas, with security checks set to intensify. Deployment will also increase at 15 entry points into the city.

"The traffic police have already chalked out a plan to combat motorcycle stunts and drunk driving. Additional forces from different police stations will be deployed to help the traffic police," a senior police officer said.

Zero tolerance for stunts and violations

Station house officers have been instructed to remain on the roads with their teams during Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Police teams will immediately impound two-wheelers or four-wheelers if anyone is found performing stunt-like activities. Strict action will follow, officials said.

"Our teams are checking bus stands, railway stations, hotels, dharamshalas, night shelters and other locations to verify if anyone is staying without providing proper documents. We have already launched our special drive to identify those who are staying illegally in the national capital," he added.

Traffic checkpoints with breath analysers, barricaded checkpoints and Quick Reaction Teams will remain active at strategic locations, as Delhi braces for festive celebrations with a mix of cheer, checks and careful driving.