Key Takeaways:
- Noida traffic advisory: Diversions and parking rules will be in force in Sector 18 from 31 December 2pm until the end of night events on 1 January 2026.
- Emergency services will have full access; drivers are urged to use designated multilevel and mall parking and avoid unnecessary two‑ and four‑wheelers.
- Cuts near the Sector‑18 metro and several local junctions will be closed; expect route diversions to mall parking at GIP, Garden Galleria and others.
- Strict enforcement will follow for vehicles left in public spaces; check traffic updates before travelling.
The Noida Traffic Police have issued a comprehensive advisory ahead of planned New Year celebrations in Sector 18, announcing road closures, parking restrictions and route diversions designed to keep traffic moving and ensure public safety. The measures will be in force from 2pm on 31 December until the conclusion of night‑time events on 1 January 2026.
Noida traffic advisory: key diversions and timings
Officers said the diversion plan will apply across several busy locations in the city, with particular focus on Sector 18 where organisers expect large crowds. Emergency services, including ambulances and the fire brigade, will be exempt from restrictions and granted full access throughout the period.
Vehicles bound for Sector 18 will be directed to multilevel parking facilities. Drivers arriving via Atta Chowk can use the cut near the HDFC Bank to reach the multilevel car park. Both cuts near the gurdwara that lie before and after the FBO will be closed, and the cut beneath Sector 18 metro station will remain closed for through traffic.
Motorists may also approach the multilevel parking via the Radisson Hotel junction. Visitors to DLF Mall must use the mall’s designated parking. Other access points have been temporarily restricted: the Somdatt Tower to Toy Khazana junction and the China cut near Haldiram have been shut for the duration of the advisory.
Authorities warned that, if necessary, movement from the Sector‑17/18 Nalkoop roundabout towards Nursery roundabout may be halted to manage crowds. Drivers headed to GIP and Garden Galleria will be directed to the mall parking at Sector 37, while vehicles for Logix City Centre should use the mall’s parking only.
Several local shopping centres have specific instructions. Gulshan Mall‑135 visitors should use that mall’s parking. Sky One and Sterling Mall patrons may park in their own parking lots. Vehicles arriving at Gaur City Mall may use the mall parking accessed from Kisan Chowk. At Advant Nevis Business Park, a strict no‑parking policy will be enforced and offenders may be fined.
Strict action will be taken against motorists who leave vehicles in public spaces or on footpaths. The Noida Traffic Police have emphasised that public safety and the free flow of emergency traffic are paramount, and enforcement teams will be active throughout the advisory period.
On exit from multilevel parking, motorists will be allowed to use the cut beneath the Sector 18 metro station. Additionally, the cuts beside the Mosaic Hotel at Sector 18 metro station will remain open for egress. These measures have been intended to speed dispersal at the end of events and reduce bottlenecks.
The traffic department has appealed to residents and visitors to check the latest traffic updates before setting out and to avoid using private two‑ and four‑wheel vehicles unless essential. Those planning to attend festivities in Sector 18 are advised to favour public transport or designated park‑and‑ride options where available, and to follow directions from traffic personnel on site.
By centralising parking and limiting through‑routes in the busiest areas, officials aim to reduce congestion and maintain quick access for emergency services. Motorists can expect diversions from Hajipur Chowk and the Lotus Blue Word junction during peak congestion and should plan alternative routes accordingly.
Noida residents and visitors should monitor official traffic updates and allow extra travel time over the New Year period. Compliance with the Noida traffic advisory will help ensure a safer, more orderly celebration for everyone.
