Delhi Traffic Advisory Christmas 2025 : If you're planning to hit Saket malls for Christmas shopping, brace yourself for road changes. Delhi Christmas traffic diversions 2025 will kick in from 2 pm on December 24-25 to handle the holiday crowds .
Nearly 20,000 police personnel will be deployed across the city for security and traffic management. Authorities have warned of a zero-tolerance policy against stunts and drunk driving during the festive celebrations.
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Where You'll Face Road Closures & Delays
Here's exactly where you'll hit roadblocks and which routes to avoid completely.
Delhi police traffic advisory Christmas 2025 warns shoppers heading to these three Saket malls to expect delays:
- Select City Mall
- DLF Avenue Mall
- MGF Metropolitan Court Mall
Restricted/Closed Roads
Delhi Christmas 2025 traffic restrictions will impact:
- Press Enclave Road
- Internal roads of Saket and Pushp Vihar
Diversion Points
If you're trying to reach the mall areas, traffic will be diverted at these three junctions:
- Sheikh Sarai Red Light (on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg)
- Asian Market Red Light (on Mehrauli-Badarpur Road)
- PTS Malviya Nagar Red Light (on Sri Aurobindo Marg)
These Delhi Christmas traffic diversions are designed to keep traffic flowing smoothly and ensure public safety as thousands of shoppers and partygoers descend on these popular Christmas destinations.
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Beyond diversions, Delhi police traffic advisory Christmas 2025 identifies security zones where entry restrictions and special surveillance will be enforced.
What’s Banned
- Heavy Vehicles: Completely banned on Press Enclave Road
- Median Cuts: All median cuts from Sheikh Sarai to Hauz Rani will remain closed
DTC and cluster buses:
- Not allowed on both carriageways of Press Enclave Road
- Cannot move towards Pushp Vihar from MB Road via Asian Market Red Light
City-Wide Security Zones
- Delhi traffic police advisory Christmas 2025 has put these hotspots under special monitoring:
- Connaught Place (Inner Circle): Only vehicles with valid Delhi Police stickers allowed; no exceptions!
- India Gate: Massive crowd deployment expected for New Year celebrations.
- Other Focus Areas: Hauz Khas, busy markets, hotels, and party zones across Delhi.
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Smart Routes to Beat the Traffic
To help you navigate around Delhi Christmas 2025 traffic restrictions, here are your best alternate routes:
Going from Chirag Delhi → Qutub Minar?
- Take: Khanpur T-Point → MB Road → Lado Sarai T-Point
Heading from IIT Flyover → Sangam Vihar/Sainik Farm?
- Take: TB Hospital Red Light → Lado Sarai Red Light → MB Road → Chirag Delhi → Khanpur Red Light
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How Delhi Police is Securing the City This Festive Season
The Delhi traffic police advisory Christmas 2025 outlines the following security measures:
- An army of almost 20,000 security personnel will secure Delhi's streets to ensure safe Christmas and New Year festivities.
- 15 gateway points leading into the capital will see heightened police vigilance to monitor vehicles entering the city.
- Planning to drive from neighboring states like Haryana, UP, or Rajasthan? Be prepared for multiple security stops along the border.
- Crowded shopping areas and nightlife hotspots are getting special attention with dedicated police squads stationed round-the-clock.
- Senior officers will be hitting the streets with their teams for continuous patrol duty.
- Surprise inspection teams will visit hotels, railway platforms, bus depots, and lodges, checking if guests have proper identification.
- Police will seize the vehicles of those who plan bike stunts or reckless driving.
- Every major intersection has breathalyzer squads ready to catch drunk drivers.
- Keep your driving license, vehicle papers, and ID handy; random checks are guaranteed during your commute.
- Emergency response squads are positioned at strategic spots with mobile barricades ready for quick deployment.
