Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive advisory regarding traffic disruptions for the Independence Day full dress rehearsal scheduled on August 13. The advisory details road closures, alternate routes, and restrictions on various types of vehicles.

Goods vehicles will be prohibited from moving between Nizamuddin and Wazirabad bridges from midnight on August 12 until 11 am on August 13. Inter-state buses will also be restricted between Maharana Pratap ISBT and Sarai Kale Khan ISBT during the same period.

City buses, including those operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), will not ply on Ring Road from midnight on August 12 until 11 am on August 13. Buses intending to use Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Tilak Marg, Subash Marg, and Ring Road between Akhara Chandgi Ram and Hazrat Nizamuddin Bridge should avoid these stretches and use alternative routes.

Attendees of the Independence Day function are advised against bringing items such as cameras, binoculars, remote control car keys, umbrellas, handbags, briefcases, transistors, cigarette lighters, tiffin boxes, water bottles, and lunch boxes.

Additionally, the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms like paragliders, para-motors, hang gliders, UAVs, micro-light aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, hot air balloons, quadcopters, or para jumping from aircraft is prohibited over Delhi’s jurisdiction until August 15.

Closed Roads and Timings

Several key roads will be closed from 4 am to 11 am on August 13 to facilitate the rehearsal activities. The affected roads include:

  • 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
  • Outer Ring Road from ISBT to IP Flyover

Restricted Areas

Vehicles without the necessary parking labels for the rehearsal are advised to avoid the following areas:

  • 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
  • Outer Ring Road from Nizamuddin Khatta to ISBT Kashmere Gate via Salimgarh Bypass

Alternate Routes for North-South Travel

For commuters travelling 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
  • Rani Jhansi Road

Alternate Routes for East-West Travel

For those travelling east to west, the following alternative routes should be used:

  • NH-24
  • Nizamuddin Khatta
  • Barapula Road (under AIIMS Flyover on Ring Road)
  • Nizamuddin Khatta
  • Ring Road
  • Mathura Road
  • Subramania Bharti Marg
  • Rajesh Pilot Marg
  • Prithviraj Road
  • Safdarjung Road

Additional Closures

The Old Iron Bridge and Geeta Colony Bridge towards Shanti Van will also be closed. However, the following bridges will remain open:

  • DND
  • NH-24 (NH-9)
  • Yudhister Setu
  • Signature Bridge
  • Wazirabad Bridge

It is crucial for all commuters and attendees to adhere to these advisories to ensure smooth operations and safety during the rehearsal. Plan your journeys in advance, follow the alternative routes provided, and cooperate with traffic authorities for a seamless experience.