Lucknow experienced significant traffic congestion on New Year's Day despite traffic diversions and designated parking zones. Major attractions like temples, parks, and restaurants saw large crowds, leading to slow movement and long jams on key routes. Authorities deployed traffic police and restricted access to certain commercial areas, diverting city buses and even roadway bus pick-up/drop points to ease the situation. Normal traffic flow was only restored late in the evening, with some diversions remaining in place.