Traffic movement across Delhi-NCR is likely to be affected on Tuesday as Sawan Shivratri draws large numbers of Kanwariyas towards Shiva temples, leading to diversions, lane restrictions and congestion on several key routes across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad.Several stretches along the routes used by Kanwariyas have already seen traffic diversions, restrictions and increased vehicular pressure at multiple points. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)Roads linking Delhi with Noida, Noida with Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad with Delhi and Delhi with Faridabad are expected to face significant disruption.Traffic police authorities in Delhi, Noida and Faridabad have advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance, avoid non-essential travel during peak hours and take alternate routes wherever possible.Several stretches along routes used by Kanwariyas have already seen traffic diversions, restrictions and increased vehicular pressure at multiple points.Delhi-NCR borders likely to see traffic disruptionsDelhi-Noida: Traffic may be affected around Kalindi Kunj-Noida-Delhi Border and the DND Flyway due to increased Kanwariya movement and diversions.Delhi-Ghaziabad: Routes around the Ghazipur Border may witness slower traffic as vehicles use alternate corridors amid Kanwar Yatra-related restrictions.Delhi-Faridabad: The Badarpur Border and adjoining stretches of Mathura Road may see traffic disruptions as commuters and Kanwariyas share the route.Noida-Greater Noida: Connecting roads towards the Delhi border may also experience slower movement as diversions put additional pressure on alternate routes.15,000 security personnel deployed for Kanwar YatraMore than 15,000 security personnel have been deployed across Delhi to maintain law and order along Kanwar routes and around camps.There are eight designated Kanwar routes passing through some of Delhi’s busiest corridors, as reported by HT earlier. These include Ring Road, Mathura Road, Wazirabad Road, GT Road, Rohtak Road and Najafgarh Road.Traffic police have advised commuters to avoid designated Kanwar routes during peak movement.The GT Road stretch between Apsara Border and Yamuna Bridge will be completely closed to general traffic. The closure will remain in effect from 7am on August 9 until 8pm on August 12.