- By Akansha Pandey
- Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In view of Christmas celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory regarding traffic diversions and restrictions in the Saket area of South Delhi for December 24 and 25. According to the police, these special arrangements will be effective from 2:00 pm onwards on both days to ensure public safety and manage the high volume of people.
Affected Areas
According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be implemented around major commercial hubs, including Select City Walk Mall, DLF Avenue Mall and MGF Metropolitan Mall in Saket. Consequently, traffic flow will be affected on Press Enclave Road and several internal roads within Saket and Pushp Vihar.
Diversions And Road Closures
To tackle traffic jams, diversions will be put in place at key intersections. These include the Sheikh Sarai Red Light on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, the Asian Market Red Light on Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) Road, and the PTS Malviya Nagar Red Light on Sri Aurobindo Marg. Additionally, all median cuts from Sheikh Sarai to Hauz Rani will remain closed during the restricted hours.
Restrictions On Heavy Vehicles And Buses
The police stated that the movement of heavy vehicles and DTC/Cluster buses will be prohibited on both carriageways of Press Enclave Road. Furthermore, DTC and Cluster buses will not be allowed to enter PushpVihar from MB Road via the Asian Market Red Light.
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Alternative Routes For Commuters
The police have suggested the following alternative routes:
Chirag Delhi to Qutub Minar: Commuters can use Khanpur T-Point, MB Road, and Lado Sarai T-Point.
IIT Flyover to Sangam Vihar and Sainik Farms: Travelers are advised to take the route via TB Hospital Red Light, Lado Sarai Red Light, MB Road, Chirag Delhi, and Khanpur Red Light.
The Delhi Traffic Police has appealed to the public to plan their journeys in advance and follow traffic instructions to avoid any inconvenience.