Delhi Police Releases Traffic Advisory for Republic Day; Multiple Road Closures and Diversions Announced
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Synopsis
Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory detailing various road restrictions and diversions. Essential vehicles will only be allowed entry, with significant closures starting Saturday evening until the event concludes on Sunday.
Key Takeaways
- Traffic restrictions will start at 9:00 PM on Saturday.
- Essential vehicles only allowed entry into the city.
- Road diversions will affect routes leading to the parade.
- C-Hexagon will close at 9:15 PM on Saturday.
- Road users should plan journeys ahead of time.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (NationPress) As the Republic Day festivities approach, the Delhi Police has rolled out a detailed traffic advisory aimed at educating commuters regarding the various road restrictions and diversions that will be enacted during the celebrations.
As per a statement from the Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), D.K. Gupta, notable traffic control measures will begin on Saturday evening at 9:00 PM.
Entry into the city will be limited, allowing only essential vehicles to pass through. These measures will remain active until the Republic Day parade concludes on Sunday.
The advisory specifies that diversions will be in effect on roads leading to the parade route, which runs from Vijay Chowk to the Red Fort.
C-Hexagon will experience closures starting at 9:15 PM on Saturday, and it is recommended that commuters avoid this vicinity.
The Republic Day parade is set to commence at 10:30 AM on Sunday, January 26, and will cover a route that includes Vijay Chowk, Kartavya Path, C-Hexagon, Tilak Marg, and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, concluding at the Red Fort.
In terms of security, Kartavya Path will be closed to all vehicles from 5:00 PM on Saturday until the parade wraps up.
Moreover, cross traffic on major routes such as Rafi Marg, Janpath, and Man Singh Road will be restricted beginning at 10:00 PM on Saturday.
C-Hexagon will remain closed for traffic from 9:15 AM until the parade has fully passed along Tilak Marg on Sunday.
Furthermore, starting at 10:30 AM, no traffic will be permitted on Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, and Subhash Marg, with exceptions for cross traffic depending on the progress of the parade.
Road users are strongly urged to plan their routes in advance and steer clear of areas near the parade route, particularly between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM, to reduce inconvenience.
While commuters traveling from North Delhi to either New Delhi or Old Delhi Railway Station will not face specific restrictions, the police advise allowing extra time for travel due to potential delays.
Metro services will continue to function normally across all stations during the Republic Day festivities.
