Despite the claims being made by the police regarding traffic plans for ensuring smooth flow of traffic during the festive period, traffic jams were witnessed on the weekend in Dehradun, Nainital and some other locations. Apart from the locals out for shopping and socialising on the weekend, the arrival of tourists for Christmas and new years parties also increased the traffic load in places like Dehradun and Nainital. The resulting traffic congestion caused much inconvenience to the local residents. At this rate, new year’s might also bring inconvenience and nuisance especially for the local residents.