Mon Dec 30 18:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Police to Deploy 2,500 Personnel for New Year’s Eve Traffic Control
**New Delhi, [Date]** – Delhi Police are implementing a comprehensive traffic plan to manage the expected influx of people celebrating New Year’s Eve in the national capital. Over 2,500 police personnel, supported by 11 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies and 80 patrol teams, will be deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety around hotspots like Connaught Place, India Gate, and Hauz Khas. Special emphasis will be placed on preventing drunk driving, with 250 teams dedicated to enforcing related laws.
Significant traffic restrictions will be in place in and around Connaught Place from 8 pm on December 31st until well after midnight. The Delhi Traffic Police have issued a detailed advisory urging citizens to plan their travel accordingly. In a related measure, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that exits from Rajiv Chowk metro station will be closed from 9 pm onwards to mitigate overcrowding. Entry to the station will remain open until the last train departs. Regular metro services will continue on other lines. The public is advised to consult the Delhi Traffic Police advisory for detailed information and route planning.
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