Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory for Kanwar Yatra
The Delhi Police are making changes to traffic because a religious event called Kanwar Yatra is ending, and it's also the Shivratri festival.
They're stopping big trucks and buses from using certain roads for part of the day to help traffic flow smoothly.
They've sent extra police to busy areas to help control things.
If you're driving, they suggest you try to avoid these routes so you don't get stuck in traffic.
It's all to make sure everyone can get around safely during the big religious event.
Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory due to the Kanwar Yatra's culmination and Sawan Shivratri.
Traffic restrictions include limiting commercial vehicle movement from 9 AM to midnight.
Police have deployed additional personnel, pickets, and mobile units for traffic management.
Commercial vehicles are diverted from Yudhister Setu and Boulevard Road.
The advisory urges commuters to avoid Kanwar routes due to the anticipated influx of pilgrims.
- Who
- Delhi Police and commuters in Delhi.
- What
- Delhi Police implemented traffic restrictions and increased personnel for Kanwar Yatra culmination and Sawan Shivratri.
- When
- Restrictions are in place from 9 AM to midnight.
- Where
- Delhi, specifically areas with high Kanwar Yatra presence.
- Why
- To manage traffic and ensure public safety during the Kanwar Yatra's culmination and the Shivratri festival.
Commuters
Police
Traffic flow disruption
Commuters
Inconvenience and potential delays due to traffic restrictions and diversions.
Police
Reduced traffic congestion and smoother travel experience.
- Event
- Kanwar Yatra Culmination and Sawan Shivratri
- Restrictions
- Commercial vehicles limited
- Restriction Time
- 9 AM to midnight
- Affected Roads
- Yudhister Setu, Boulevard Road, Ring Road
- Additional Deployments
- Personnel, pickets, mobile patrol units