As Delhi prepares for 78th Independence Day, the city has been alerted to a series of traffic restrictions and alternative routes to ensure smooth celebrations and security. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory addressing road closures, alternative routes, and parking regulations.
On August 15, major roads such as Netaji Subhash Marg, Lothian Road, SP Mukherjee Marg, Chandni Chowk Road, Nishad Raj Marg, and Esplanade Road will be closed from 4 am to 11 am. This includes Ring Road from Rajghat to ISBT and Outer Ring Road from ISBT to IP Flyover. Drivers should plan their travel accordingly to avoid these areas during this time.
For those commuting between North and South Delhi, alternative routes include 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. Vehicles traveling East-West should use NH-24, Nizamuddin Khatta, Barapula Road under AIIMS Flyover on Ring Road, Mathura Road, Subram ania Bharti Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Prithviraj Road, and Safdarjung Road.
Key bridges such as the Old Iron Bridge and Geeta Colony Bridge will be closed, while DND, NH-24 (NH-9), Yudhister Setu, Signature Bridge, and Wazirabad Bridge will remain open.
Parking restrictions will be in place, and vehicles without designated parking labels should avoid roads including C-Hexagon, India Gate, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, Sikandra Road, and others specified in the advisory. The measures aim to manage traffic efficiently and ensure safety during the Independence Day celebrations.
