- By Shubham Bajpai
- Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:30 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory for the travellers due to the ongoing rehearsals for the Republic Day parade along Kartavya Path. According to the advisory, Traffic movement will be restricted at several key crossings in capital on January 17, 19, 20 and 21.
According to the police, the rehearsals will be held from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. The parade route extends up to the C-Hexagon.
In order to ensure the uninterrupted movement of the parade, vehicular movement will remain restricted in place from 10.15 am to 12.30 pm on all four days.
What is closed?
Traffic crossings at Kartavya Path, including Rafi Marg, Janpath, Man Singh Road and the C-Hexagon will remain closed.
Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk to India Gate will also remain closed for general traffic.
The Delhi Police has advised the motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic rules and directions of personnel deployed on duty.
Alternative Routes Suggested by Delhi Traffic Police
For north-south movement and vice versa: For north-south movement and vice versa, commuters will be able to use the Ring Road via Sarai Kale Khan and the IP Flyover towards Rajghat.
The motorists can also use Lajpat Rai Marg via Mathura Road and Bhairon Road towards the Ring Road.
The vehicles can also travel via Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, and Kautilya Marg towards Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, and Baba Kharak Singh Marg.
Another alternate route is Prithvi Raj Road via Rajesh Pilot Marg and Subramaniam Bharti Marg towards Mathura Road and the Ring Road.
The motorists can also take the route from Barfkhana via Azad Market and Rani Jhansi Flyover towards Panchkuian Road, Hanuman Murti, Vande Mataram Marg, and Dhaula Kuan.
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For east-west movement and vice versa: For east-west movement and vice versa, vehicles can use Ring Road via Bhairon Road and Mathura Road towards Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg and Prithvi Raj Road, further via Safdarjung Road and Kamal Ataturk Marg towards Panchsheel Marg, Simon Bolivar Marg and Upper Ridge Road or Vande Mataram Marg.
The motorists can also use Ring Road via ISBT, Chandgi Ram Akhara and Mall Road towards Azadpur.
Traffic movement can also follow via Ring Road, Bhairon Road and Mathura Road towards Lodhi Road, Aurobindo Marg and Safdarjung Road, further via Teen Murti Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Park Street and Shankar Road towards Vande Mataram Marg.
Between East Delhi and South-West Delhi: Between East Delhi and South-West Delhi, commuters can use Ring Road via Vande Mataram Marg.
Towards Connaught Place and Central Secretariat: For vehicles heading towards Connaught Place and the Central Secretariat from South Delhi, Mother Teresa Crescent via Park Street towards Mandir Marg or Baba Kharak Singh Marg can be used.
Additionally, the Ring Road via Vande Mataram Marg and Link Road towards Panchkuian Road an also be used.
Traffic can also move via Ring Road and Sardar Patel Marg towards 11 Murti, Mother Teresa Crescent and the RML roundabout, further towards North Avenue or Baba Kharak Singh Marg.
Towards Vinay Marg or Shanti Path: The vehicle moving towards Vinay Marg or Shanti Path and proceeding towards New Delhi and beyond are advised to use Sardar Patel Marg via Mother Teresa Crescent and the RML roundabout towards Baba Kharak Singh Marg, or Park Street via Mandir Marg.