Noida traffic diversions will affect six key routes on Sunday evening and Monday morning as large crowds gather for Chhath Puja at 21 public locations, including the Yamuna riverbank at Kalindi Kunj and the Hindon riverbank at Kulesara, according to the Noida Traffic Police advisory reported by Live Hindustan – NCR.
The changes are intended to manage the movement of devotees attending the rituals for the setting and rising sun. Traffic police may divert light, medium and goods vehicles near the पूजा locations depending on congestion and crowd movement. Sector 21A’s Noida Stadium is among the locations expected to draw a significant number of worshippers.
DCP Traffic Syed Ali Abbas said devotees would offer arghya to the setting sun on Sunday evening and to the rising sun on Monday morning. Commuters have been advised to avoid the affected roads where possible, use alternative routes, plan journeys in advance and follow diversion signs and instructions from traffic personnel.
Vehicles travelling from the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway towards Kalindi Kunj will be diverted from the Charkha Roundabout towards Dalit Prerna Sthal. They will then be able to continue towards their destinations through the DND or Chilla border routes.
Traffic moving from Sector 37 towards Kalindi Kunj will be directed from the loop of the Mahamaya Flyover towards Dalit Prerna Sthal. From there, motorists can use the DND or Chilla border to proceed. Vehicles travelling from Surajpur towards Kulesara and Face 2 will be diverted from Kachchi Road Tiraha towards Choghanpur Roundabout and can continue via Bisrakh Roundabout.
Vehicles travelling from Face 2 towards the Hindon river will be directed near Face 2 towards Kakarala. The route will continue through Sorakha and Bisrakh Roundabout. Traffic moving from Kisan Chowk towards Parthala Roundabout will be diverted towards Bisrakh and can proceed through Sorakha and the FNG road in front of Parthala village.
Vehicles travelling from Parthala Roundabout towards Kisan Chowk will be directed under Signature Bridge towards Sorakha. From there, motorists can continue through Bisrakh. The advisory covers light, medium and goods vehicles, with diversions to be adjusted according to local traffic conditions.
Noida Authority officials said essential facilities had been arranged at the designated worship locations. The traffic police have asked motorists to drive cautiously, remain patient and comply with the directions of personnel deployed in the affected areas. Commuters requiring assistance can contact the traffic helpline at 9971009001.
