Delhi choked by massive traffic jam on New Year - See Pics

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NEW DELHI: Even as people came out in hundreds to celebrate the New Year, massive traffic jams were reported from various parts of the national capital.

With the gathering of more than one lakh pedestrians and heavy volume of motorists near the India Gate, the nearby roads are jam-packed.

On Sunday, the Delhi Traffic Police issued a fresh route advisory for traffic movement in Delhi, keeping in mind New Year's celebrations across the city.

Vehicular traffic in the inner, middle or outer circle area of Connaught Place will be restricted, said Delhi police. 

“Restrictions on the movement of all private and public transport vehicles shall be imposed from 8.30 P.M. onwards on 31.12.2017 in the vicinity of Connaught Place till the conclusion of New Year Celebrations,” said the advisories. 

Visuals from Mandi House:

Ambulance tries to make way through a traffic jam near Delhi's Mandi House circle. Police in a statement earlier said, traffic will remain very heavy near India Gate due to gathering of more than 1 lakh pedestrians and heavy volume of motorists, pic.twitter.com/9EcXunlAJJ — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018

Visuals from Tilak Marg:

Massive traffic jam at Tilak Marg near India Gate in Delhi pic.twitter.com/l33BAaqggl — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018

Massive traffic jams around Delhi's India Gate area. pic.twitter.com/D8sOsZgxIZ — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018

Huge crowd & traffic snarls seen near #Delhi's India Gate on #NewYear2018 pic.twitter.com/ljqmw6dd4V — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018

Visuals of roads from Ashram to Sarai Kale Khan:

Delhi: Massive traffic jam from Ashram to Sarai Kale Khan. As per Traffic Police, traffic jams are due to assembly of people to celebrate #NewYear. pic.twitter.com/pl2WcuS1DQ — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018

Visuals from Barapulla and DND (Delhi Noida Direct Flyway):

Delhi: Huge traffic jams at Barapulla & DND (Delhi Noida Direct Flyway), Traffic Police say they are making diversions to ease the flow the traffic. #NewYear2018 pic.twitter.com/do2IJKLxok — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018

The police are trying to make diversions to ease the flow the traffic.