Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Independence Day celebrations, announcing restrictions and diversions around the Red Fort on August 15.
Several roads near the Red Fort will remain closed to general traffic from 4 am to 10 am. Only vehicles carrying valid labels will be allowed on these routes.
Netaji Subhash Marg between Delhi Gate and Chhatta Rail Chowk
Several roads near the Red Fort will be closed to general traffic from 4 am to 10 am, including Netaji Subhash Marg, Lothian Road, and Chandni Chowk Road.
Traffic restrictions are in place to facilitate the movement of guests and the public during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.
Commuters can use alternate routes such as Aurobindo Marg and NH-24/NH-9 for smoother transit during the restrictions.
Visitors must provide a valid ID, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport, when booking entry passes for the ceremony.
Yes, certain public transport services, including city buses and interstate buses, will be diverted or restricted from August 14 midnight to 11 am on August 15.
Lothian Road between GPO Delhi and Chhatta Rail Chowk
S.P. Mukherjee Marg between HC Sen Marg and Yamuna Bazar Chowk
Chandni Chowk Road between Fountain Chowk and Red Fort
Nishad Raj Marg between Ring Road and Netaji Subhash Marg
Esplanade Road and Link Road towards Netaji Subhash Marg
Commuters without valid parking labels have also been advised to avoid several roads between 4 am and 10 am.
These include C-Hexagon at India Gate, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, 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 via Salimgarh Bypass.