Mathura-Vrindavan Gridlock: New Year Travel Warning, Check Diversions & Parking

• Mathura-Vrindavan faces severe, persistent traffic jams, worsening before New Year, with police struggling to manage.
• A special traffic diversion and parking plan is in effect from December 25, 2025, to January 2, 2026, due to anticipated rush.
• Various routes are restricted for heavy/commercial vehicles and four-wheelers, especially towards Vrindavan town and beyond specific points.
• Route diversions are planned for heavy vehicles, directing them via alternative highways to manage flow.
• Dedicated parking areas are designated for vehicles coming from Yamuna Expressway, Mathura city, and NH-19 Chhatikara. Emergency services are exempt.

Why It Matters: New Year visitors to Mathura-Vrindavan must check traffic diversions and parking plans to avoid jams.