Delhi Traffic Police has warned of traffic disruption on roads near major Chhath Puja ghats on 15 November, with movement expected to be affected between 2 pm and 8 pm during the Sandhya Arghya. Commuters have been advised to leave extra time, use the Delhi Metro or public transport, and follow alternate routes.
The advisory covers several parts of South Delhi and the Sarai Kale Khan area, where large numbers of devotees are expected to gather for the festival. The traffic impact is expected to be highest around Shiv Ghat and Bhola Ghat at Kalindi Kunj, Jain Mandir Ghat and Paltoon Pul Ghat near Sarai Kale Khan, Millennium Park Ghat at Dussehra Ground in Sheikh Sarai, and Satpula Park in Chirag Dilli.
At Kalindi Kunj, roads likely to experience heavier traffic include G.D. Birla Road, Okhla Barrage Road and Eco Park Road. The traffic police has identified Shiv Ghat and Bhola Ghat as locations where the largest crowds are expected, increasing the possibility of slower movement on connecting roads.
In the Sarai Kale Khan area, traffic pressure may affect the Ring Road near Sarai Kale Khan, Sun Dial, the Old Bara Pullah Elevated Corridor and the Bara Pullah Phase-III Elevated Corridor. These routes connect important parts of central and south-east Delhi and may experience delays as visitors travel towards the nearby ghats.
Traffic around Millennium Park Ghat is expected to affect LBS Marg between Press Enclave Road and the Chirag Dilli Flyover. At Satpula Park in Chirag Dilli, the advisory covers the Outer Ring Road stretch between the Chirag Dilli Flyover and Panchsheel Flyover.
The advisory has been issued ahead of the first offering, or Sandhya Arghya, on 15 November. Chhath Puja preparations have been completed at several ghats across the national capital, and the traffic police expects a substantial increase in local movement around the designated sites during the afternoon and evening period.
The traffic police has asked residents and visitors to avoid routes near the ghats where possible and choose public transport for their journeys. Commuters have also been advised to monitor live diversion updates through the Delhi Traffic Police’s official communication channels. The traffic helpline listed in the advisory is 1095.
The restrictions and traffic effects are expected to remain relevant from 2 pm to 8 pm on the festival day, covering the period when devotees are expected to arrive at the ghats and participate in the evening rituals.
