Varanasi Traffic Alert: New Year Diversions Until Jan 5, No-Vehicle Zones Declared

• Varanasi Police issued a traffic alert for New Year 2026, with diversions effective until January 5.
• Extensive arrangements are in place to manage anticipated crowds, especially near Ganga Ghats.
• External vehicles will be stopped at designated parking areas like Sampurnanand Sanskrit University if crowds increase.
• Godowlia and routes like Maidagin to Jangambari are declared no-vehicle zones.
• ADCP Anshuman Mishra and Assistant Police Commissioner Somveer Singh reviewed arrangements and issued instructions.

Why It Matters: Varanasi implements traffic diversions and no-vehicle zones until Jan 5 for New Year crowd management.