New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj’s Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj and DBG Road towards Chelmsford Road and New Delhi Railway Station.Traffic restrictions and diversions will be enforced on Chelmsford Road, Arakashan Road and Desh Bandhu Gupta Road during the events.“Commuters are advised to avoid the above-mentioned stretches during the procession timings to prevent delays and congestion. Please plan your journey accordingly and follow the instructions of traffic police deployed on duty for smooth vehicular movement,” police said.