On January 26, 2023, Republic Day, the Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory anticipating disruption on some routes. Traffic is likely to be disrupted in the country’s capital due to the Republic Day parade. According to the warning, the parade will leave Vijay Chowk at 1:20 pm and go towards Red Fort. During this time it will cross Dutsepath, Subhash Chandra Bose roundabout, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Netaji Subhash Marg. Delhi Police has imposed some restrictions during this period to prevent traffic jams.
Sharing the update on Twitter, the police department wrote, “In view of the @Republicday2023 celebrations, some traffic restrictions will remain in force in Delhi.” “Travellers are requested to avoid the mentioned routes and plan their journey accordingly,” he added.
Read also: ‘Interesting chase scenes in films…’ Anand Mahindra shares viral video of flying bike: Watch
According to information shared by the Delhi Police, the Republic Day parade began at 6 pm on Wednesday and no traffic will be allowed between Vijay Chowk and India Gate till its completion.
traffic advisory
from this point of view @republicday2023 Celebrations in Delhi, some traffic restrictions will remain in effect.Passengers are requested to avoid the mentioned routes and plan their journey accordingly.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/BU4EfJJfuW– Delhi Traffic Police (@dtpttraffic) January 25, 2023
The advisory further states that from 9.15 am on January 26 till the marchers cross Tilak Marg, the C-Hexagon of India Gate will remain closed for traffic. Additionally, no vehicles will be allowed on Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg or Subhash Marg in any direction from 10.30 am.
Routes suggested by Delhi Traffic Police on Republic Day 2023
North-South Corridor: Ring Road-Ashram Chowk-Sarai Kale Khan-IP Flyover-Raj Ghat-Ring Road. Passengers can also take Madrasa, Lodhi Road T-Point to Aurobindo Marg, AIIMS Chowk, Ring Road-Dhaula Kaun Vande Mataram Marg, Shankar Road-Park Street or Mandir Marg.
East-West corridor: Ring Road-Bhairon Road-Mathura Road-Subramaniam Bharti Marg-Rajesh Pilot Marg-Prithvi Raj Road-Safdarjung Road-Kamal Ataturk Marg-Panchsheel Marg-Simo Bolivar Marg-Upper Ridge Road/Vande Mataram Marg.
Commuters traveling from South Delhi towards New Delhi Railway Station can take Dhaula Kuan, Vande Mataram Marg, Panchkuian Road, Connaught Place Outer Circle, Chelmsford Road towards Paharganj or Minto Road and Bhavabhuti Marg towards Ajmeri Gate.
Those traveling from East Delhi can reach New Delhi Railway Station via Boulevard Road via ISBT Bridge, Rani Jhansi Flyover, Jhandewalan Roundabout, DB Gupta Road, Sheela Cinema Road, Paharganj Bridge.
Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, Sarai Kale Khan, Raj Ghat, Yamuna Bazar Chowk, SP Mukherjee Marg, Chatta Rail and Kauria Pul Marg will also be available for traffic from South Delhi to Old Delhi Railway Station.
According to the alert, bus service will also be reduced along with Park Street/Udyan Marg, Kamla Market, Aram Bagh Road (Pahar Ganj), Delhi Secretariat (IG Stadium), Hanuman Mandir (Yamuna Bazar), ISBT Kashmere Gate, Tis Hazari . Court, Pragati Maidan (Bhairon Marg), Mori Gate and ISBT Sarai Kale Khan.