Traffic restrictions imposed ahead of Independence Day

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, August 12

The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued a comprehensive advisory ahead of the full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day function on August 13, announcing significant road closures and suggesting alternative routes.

From 4 am to 11 am on Tuesday, eight roads will be closed for traffic — Netaji Subhash Marg, Lothian Road, SP Mukherjee Marg, Chandni Chowk Road, Nishad Raj Marg, Esplanade Road and its Link Road, Ring Road from Rajghat to ISBT and Outer Ring Road from ISBT to IP Flyover.

Commuters without parking labels for the rehearsal are advised to avoid several key areas, including “C-Hexagon, India Gate, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, Sikandra Road, W Point, A point Tilak Marg, Mathura Road, BSZ Marg, Netaji Subhash Marg, JL Nehru Marg, Ring Road between Nizamuddin Khatta and ISBT Kashmere Gate and Outer Ring Road from Nizamuddin Khatta to ISBT Kashmere Gate via Salimgarh bypass,” according to the advisory.

For those travelling between North and South Delhi, the police suggest taking alternative routes such as Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Kautilya Marg, SPM Marg, 11 Murti, Mother Teresa Crescent, Park Street, Mandir Marg, Panchkuian Road and Rani Jhansi Road.

The advisory also mentions that movement of goods vehicles between Nizamuddin and Wazirabad bridges will not be permitted from August 12 midnight to 11 am on August 13.