The Delhi Police have issued a traffic advisory due to Republic Day parade rehearsals scheduled from January 17 to 21, 2025.
Key Details:
- Dates: January 17, 18, 20, and 21, 2025
- Timing: 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM
- Affected Route: Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk to India Gate
Traffic Restrictions:
During the specified dates and times, traffic movement will be restricted at the following intersections:
- Kartavya Path-Rafi Marg Crossing
- Kartavya Path-Janpath Crossing
- Kartavya Path-Mansingh Road Crossing
- Kartavya Path-C Hexagon
These restrictions are in place to ensure the uninterrupted movement of parade rehearsals.
Alternative Routes:
Motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes to avoid congestion:
- North-South Corridor:
- Ring Road via Sarai Kale Khan-IP Flyover-Rajghat
- Lajpat Rai Marg-Mathura Road-Bhairon Road-Ring Road
- Aurobindo Marg-Safdarjung Road-Kamal Ataturk Marg-Kautilya Marg-Sardar Patel Marg
- Access to New Delhi and Beyond:
- From Vinay Marg, Shanti Path:
- Sardar Patel Marg-Mother Teresa Crescent-RML Roundabout-Baba Kharak Singh Marg
- Park Street-Mandir Marg
- From Vinay Marg, Shanti Path:
- South Delhi to Connaught Place and Central Secretariat:
- Mother Teresa Crescent-Park Street-Mandir Marg/Baba Kharak Singh Marg
- Ring Road-Vande Mataram Marg-Link Road-Panchkuian Road
Motorists are requested to follow traffic rules and the directions of traffic police personnel. Planning journeys in advance is advised to avoid inconvenience.
Additional Information:
Due to related activities, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Park at Red Fort will be closed to visitors and the general public until January 23, 2025, and from January 25 to 26, 2025, until noon. Entry to the Red Fort will be free for visitors from January 24 to 31, 2025.
For assistance with Republic Day Parade rehearsals and traffic restrictions, contact:
- Delhi Traffic Police Helpline: 1095 / 011-25844444
- Delhi Police Control Room: 112