Headed out this week? Know the traffic curbs and diversions in Delhi ahead of Republic Day rehearsals
New Delhi: Commuters in the national capital are likely to face traffic restrictions on January 17, 19, 20 and 21 as Delhi Police conduct rehearsals for the Republic Day parade along Kartavya Path.
According to police, the rehearsal route will stretch from Vijay Chowk to India Gate and extend up to the C-Hexagon. To allow smooth movement of the parade, traffic curbs will be enforced between 10.15 am and 12.30 pm on all four days.
During this time, key crossings on Kartavya Path at Rafi Marg, Janpath, Man Singh Road and the C-Hexagon will remain shut. The entire stretch of Kartavya Path between Vijay Chowk and India Gate will also be closed to regular traffic, which is expected to lead to diversions and congestion on nearby roads.
Motorists have been urged to plan their travel in advance, remain patient and follow traffic advisories and instructions issued by personnel on duty.
For north-to-south travel and vice versa, commuters may use the Ring Road via Sarai Kale Khan and the I.P. Flyover towards Rajghat. Another suggested route is Lajpat Rai Marg through Mathura Road and Bhairon Road leading to the Ring Road.
Alternative routes include Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg and Kautilya Marg, which connect to Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent and Baba Kharak Singh Marg. Commuters can also take Prithvi Raj Road via Rajesh Pilot Marg and Subramaniam Bharti Marg towards Mathura Road and the Ring Road.
Vehicles may additionally travel via Barfkhana, Azad Market and the Rani Jhansi Flyover towards Panchkuian Road, Hanuman Murti, Vande Mataram Marg and Dhaula Kuan.
For east-to-west movement and the reverse, traffic may use the Ring Road through Bhairon Road and Mathura Road towards Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg and Prithvi Raj Road, and further via Safdarjung Road and Kamal Ataturk Marg towards Panchsheel Marg, Simon Bolivar Marg, Upper Ridge Road or Vande Mataram Marg.
Another option is the Ring Road route via ISBT, Chandgi Ram Akhara and Mall Road towards Azadpur. Traffic may also move along Ring Road, Bhairon Road and Mathura Road towards Lodhi Road, Aurobindo Marg and Safdarjung Road, and then via Teen Murti Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Park Street and Shankar Road towards Vande Mataram Marg.
For travel between east Delhi and south-west Delhi, commuters are advised to use the Ring Road through Vande Mataram Marg.
Those heading from south Delhi to Connaught Place or the Central Secretariat can use Mother Teresa Crescent via Park Street towards Mandir Marg or Baba Kharak Singh Marg. Alternatively, they may take the Ring Road via Vande Mataram Marg and the Link Road towards Panchkuian Road.
Motorists bound for Vinay Marg or Shanti Path and continuing towards New Delhi and other areas have been advised to take Sardar Patel Marg via Mother Teresa Crescent and the RML roundabout towards Baba Kharak Singh Marg, or use Park Street via Mandir Marg.
(with inputs from agencies)
