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Major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Chandigarh, have issued traffic advisories and implemented security measures for New Year's Eve 2026.
These measures include road closures, diversions, and restricted vehicle zones to manage crowds at key locations. Authorities are prioritising public safety through increased police deployment and traffic regulations into the early hours of January 1, 2026.
Delhi
Ahead of the New Year celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory announcing restrictions, diversions and special parking arrangements in Connaught Place and adjoining areas. As per the advisory, the restrictions will be in place from 7 pm on December 31 until the conclusion of New Year celebrations.
"In anticipation of heavy crowds in Connaught Place and surrounding areas on the occasion of New Year–2026, the Delhi Traffic Police has made special traffic arrangements," it said on X.
In view of New Year celebrations, specific traffic diversions and regulatory measures are also in place in the Saket area of South Delhi from December 31, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
Kolkata
Based on the official notification from the Commissioner of Police, Manoj Kumar Verma, traffic in Kolkata will be strictly regulated for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to ensure public safety. "Movement of goods vehicles will also be regulated within the city of Kolkata as and where considered necessary by the Traffic Police on duty on 31.12.2025 and 01.01.2026," the statement read.
Chennai
The Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) has also issued advisory for the 2026 New Year's Eve celebrations. Sharing the advisory on X, it wrote, "Mass gatherings expected at Marina & Elliot Beach. To ensure a safe celebration, GCTP is implementing traffic diversions, parking arrangements & strict action against rash driving & racing."
Chandigarh
In order to ensure public safety, security, and a seamless celebration on New Year's Eve 2026, the Chandigarh Traffic Police has announced vehicle restrictions and enhanced enforcement actions in key areas. As per the official notification, some busy market roads and public spaces will be designated 'Restricted Vehicle Zones' on December 31, 2025, from 9.30 pm to 2 am.
The restricted stretches include the inner market roads of Sectors 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11; the road in front of Leisure Valley in Sector 10; the inner roads of Sectors 17 and 22; the stretch from Aroma Light Point to Small Chowk near the Sector 22 dispensary; and the areas surrounding Elante Mall in Industrial Area Phase 1.
Bengaluru
For the New Year celebrations, the Adugodi Traffic Police have announced specific restrictions and diversions for the YD Mutt Road area in Koramangala from 5:00 PM on December 31 to 2 am on January 1, 2026. Vehicle movement is temporarily prohibited from Sukhasagar Junction to Microland Junction on YD Math Road in Koramangala and on the side roads connecting to YD Mutt Road, like JNC Road, 4th B Cross Road, Tonic Back Road, 17th H Main Road.
Entry of all vehicles will also prohibited on the following roads from 8.00 pm to 2 am.
MG Road from Anil Kumble Circle to Residency Road Junction near Mayo Hall.
Brigade Road, from Cauvery Emporium Junction to Opera Junction.
Church Street, from Brigade Road Junction to Museum Road Junction.
Residency road, from Ashirvadam junction to Mayo hall junction.
Museum Road from MG Road Junction to Old Madras Bank Road (SBI) Circle.
Rest House Road from Museum Road Junction to Brigade Road Junction.
Residency Cross Road to Residency Road Junction (Shankar Nag theatre )
In preparation for New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight, December 31, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) also restricted movements on select Central Business District (CBD) roads.
Mumbai
As the city prepares for the New Year celebrations, more than 17,000 police officers have been deployed in Mumbai to maintain law and order. Large crowds are expected at the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty, Bandra Bandstand, and Juhu and Versova beaches beginning Wednesday evening, with celebrations in hotels, restaurants, and stores lasting until early Thursday morning. The Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) will run extended services from 10.30 pm on December 31 until 5.55 am on January 1.
In a post on X, the Mumbai Police said, "With New Year’s Eve celebrations underway across Mumbai and the suburbs, police bandobast has been strengthened to maintain law and order."
Goa
To manage the expected rise in traffic during the year-end celebrations, the Goa traffic police have announced several road closures, one-way diversions, and parking prohibitions in major tourist destinations.
In a statement, the Traffic Police said, “In view of the peak tourist season, the frequency of tourist vehicle entering Calangute has surged many folds thereby congesting the internal roads in VP Calangute jurisdiction. In order to decongest the village roads, and to facilitate smooth flow of vehicular traffic, causing least inconvenience to the commuters and local residents, Traffic Police has designed the below mentioned traffic circulation plan in Calangute Village Panchayat jurisdiction on New Year's Eve and on the New Year's Day.”
These measures include road closures, diversions, and restricted vehicle zones to manage crowds at key locations. Authorities are prioritising public safety through increased police deployment and traffic regulations into the early hours of January 1, 2026.
Delhi
Ahead of the New Year celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory announcing restrictions, diversions and special parking arrangements in Connaught Place and adjoining areas. As per the advisory, the restrictions will be in place from 7 pm on December 31 until the conclusion of New Year celebrations.
"In anticipation of heavy crowds in Connaught Place and surrounding areas on the occasion of New Year–2026, the Delhi Traffic Police has made special traffic arrangements," it said on X.
यातायात निर्देशिका
कनॉट प्लेस एवं उसके आसपास के क्षेत्र में नव वर्ष की पूर्व संध्या – 2026 के संबंध में
नव वर्ष–2026 के अवसर पर कनॉट प्लेस एवं आसपास के क्षेत्रों में भारी भीड़ की संभावना को देखते हुए, दिल्ली यातायात पुलिस द्वारा विशेष यातायात व्यवस्था की गई है।
दिनांक… pic.twitter.com/SjX7nFyEuz
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) December 30, 2025
In view of New Year celebrations, specific traffic diversions and regulatory measures are also in place in the Saket area of South Delhi from December 31, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
Traffic Advisory
Traffic diversions and regulatory measures have been put in place in Saket area, South Delhi, in view of New Year celebrations on 31.12.2025 & 01.01.2026.
Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, follow the prescribed diversions and adhere to… pic.twitter.com/g7VFAmCvQP
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) December 30, 2025
Kolkata
Based on the official notification from the Commissioner of Police, Manoj Kumar Verma, traffic in Kolkata will be strictly regulated for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to ensure public safety. "Movement of goods vehicles will also be regulated within the city of Kolkata as and where considered necessary by the Traffic Police on duty on 31.12.2025 and 01.01.2026," the statement read.
Traffic Notification in connection with the New Year’s Eve on 31.12.2025 and New Year’s Day on 01.01.2026. pic.twitter.com/VCNRsHkDgR
— Kolkata Traffic Police (@KPTrafficDept) December 30, 2025
Chennai
The Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) has also issued advisory for the 2026 New Year's Eve celebrations. Sharing the advisory on X, it wrote, "Mass gatherings expected at Marina & Elliot Beach. To ensure a safe celebration, GCTP is implementing traffic diversions, parking arrangements & strict action against rash driving & racing."
— Greater Chennai Traffic Police (@ChennaiTraffic) December 30, 2025
Chandigarh
In order to ensure public safety, security, and a seamless celebration on New Year's Eve 2026, the Chandigarh Traffic Police has announced vehicle restrictions and enhanced enforcement actions in key areas. As per the official notification, some busy market roads and public spaces will be designated 'Restricted Vehicle Zones' on December 31, 2025, from 9.30 pm to 2 am.
The restricted stretches include the inner market roads of Sectors 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11; the road in front of Leisure Valley in Sector 10; the inner roads of Sectors 17 and 22; the stretch from Aroma Light Point to Small Chowk near the Sector 22 dispensary; and the areas surrounding Elante Mall in Industrial Area Phase 1.
Bengaluru
For the New Year celebrations, the Adugodi Traffic Police have announced specific restrictions and diversions for the YD Mutt Road area in Koramangala from 5:00 PM on December 31 to 2 am on January 1, 2026. Vehicle movement is temporarily prohibited from Sukhasagar Junction to Microland Junction on YD Math Road in Koramangala and on the side roads connecting to YD Mutt Road, like JNC Road, 4th B Cross Road, Tonic Back Road, 17th H Main Road.
“Traffic advisory” pic.twitter.com/HT7iQelCZk
— DCP SOUTH TRAFFIC (@DCPSouthTrBCP) December 30, 2025
Entry of all vehicles will also prohibited on the following roads from 8.00 pm to 2 am.
MG Road from Anil Kumble Circle to Residency Road Junction near Mayo Hall.
Brigade Road, from Cauvery Emporium Junction to Opera Junction.
Church Street, from Brigade Road Junction to Museum Road Junction.
Residency road, from Ashirvadam junction to Mayo hall junction.
Museum Road from MG Road Junction to Old Madras Bank Road (SBI) Circle.
Rest House Road from Museum Road Junction to Brigade Road Junction.
Residency Cross Road to Residency Road Junction (Shankar Nag theatre )
Watch the Joint CP (Traffic) explain New Year traffic restrictions, parking arrangements, public transport facilities, and enforcement measures across the city.
Stay informed, plan your travel, cooperate with the police, and help ensure safe and orderly celebrations.
2026 New… pic.twitter.com/dKvTiCmnU4
— ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice (@blrcitytraffic) December 30, 2025
In preparation for New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight, December 31, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) also restricted movements on select Central Business District (CBD) roads.
Traffic Advisory: Movement restrictions on select CBD roads. Plan your commute accordingly.
ಸಂಚಾರ ಸಲಹೆ: ಸೆಂಟ್ರಲ್ ಬಿಸಿನೆಸ್ ಡಿಸ್ಟ್ರಿಕ್ಟ್ (CBD) ರಸ್ತೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಚಾರ ನಿರ್ಬಂಧ. ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರು ತಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರಯಾಣವನ್ನು ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಅನುಗುಣವಾಗಿ ಯೋಜಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಕೋರಲಾಗಿದೆ.#NewYearAdvisory #TrafficUpdate… pic.twitter.com/Jel9wjNBhJ
— ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice (@blrcitytraffic) December 31, 2025
Mumbai
As the city prepares for the New Year celebrations, more than 17,000 police officers have been deployed in Mumbai to maintain law and order. Large crowds are expected at the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty, Bandra Bandstand, and Juhu and Versova beaches beginning Wednesday evening, with celebrations in hotels, restaurants, and stores lasting until early Thursday morning. The Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) will run extended services from 10.30 pm on December 31 until 5.55 am on January 1.
In a post on X, the Mumbai Police said, "With New Year’s Eve celebrations underway across Mumbai and the suburbs, police bandobast has been strengthened to maintain law and order."
With New Year’s Eve celebrations underway across Mumbai and the suburbs, police bandobast has been strengthened to maintain law and order.
Citizens are urged to cooperate with police staff on the ground, stay alert, and report any suspicious objects/ individuals. For… pic.twitter.com/ncs0qRYIi0
— मुंबई पोलीस Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) December 30, 2025
ALL SET? Our SQUAD is ready too! #SetForThirtyFirst#CountdownWithCare#Safety1stOn31st pic.twitter.com/A5YfGQb9zi
— मुंबई पोलीस Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) December 31, 2025
Goa
To manage the expected rise in traffic during the year-end celebrations, the Goa traffic police have announced several road closures, one-way diversions, and parking prohibitions in major tourist destinations.
In a statement, the Traffic Police said, “In view of the peak tourist season, the frequency of tourist vehicle entering Calangute has surged many folds thereby congesting the internal roads in VP Calangute jurisdiction. In order to decongest the village roads, and to facilitate smooth flow of vehicular traffic, causing least inconvenience to the commuters and local residents, Traffic Police has designed the below mentioned traffic circulation plan in Calangute Village Panchayat jurisdiction on New Year's Eve and on the New Year's Day.”
Traffic Advisory of traffic arrangements made by Goa Traffic Police celebration of New Year -2026. pic.twitter.com/yAHbLjdEQ7
— SP Traffic, Goa (@SPTrafficGoa) December 29, 2025
