Christmas 2023: Delhi Traffic Police lists out possible route diversions. Check full list here
Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory in view of the Christmas celebrations in the city, noting the potential areas where heavy traffic is expected and the potential route diversions that will be followed if required.
The Traffic Police department while issuing the advisory in a post on X (formerly Twitter) said, “In view of #Christmas, special traffic arrangements will be effective on the various routes near churches in Delhi. Kindly follow the advisory.”
The Delhi Traffic Police Department noted that Christmas celebrations in the capital city will begin on the eve of December 24 and will last till December 25 which is expected to heavy congregation in some key churches.
Churches where high congregation is expected:
The top churches where a high congregation of devotees is expected include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Saint Thomas Church, Free Church, Cathedral Church, Church Carmel Convent School, St. Martin’s Church, St. Thomas Church, St. Mary Knanaya Church, United Free Church, The Pentecostal Mission, Independent Church of India, FOLJ Church and St. Alphonsa’s Church.
Delhi Traffic alert:
The Traffic Police department noted that the possible routes where traffic is expected to remain heavy include: Gol Dak Khana; Ashoka Road (Gol Dak Khana to Windsor Place); Baba Kharak Singh Marg; Sansad Marg; Church Road; Lodhi Road; Aurobindo Marg; Patel Chowk; and Africa Avenue Road.
Delhi Police noted that the traffic maybe diverted from the following routes if necessary: From Roundabout RML going towards Gol Dak Khana; from Bhai Veer Singh Marg/Kali Bari T-point going towards Gol Dak Khana; from Patel Chowk on Ashoka Road going towards Gol Dak Khana; from Outer Circle Connaught Place going towards Gol Dak Khana on Baba Kharak Singh Marg.
Christmas falls on 25th December every year and it commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most sacred days in Christianity and the is often spent with meeting friends and family. People set up Christmas trees in their homes and decorate the house with lights, and hanging wreaths.
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Published: 24 Dec 2023, 07:08 AM IST
