Several commuters were stranded on roads.

The rehearsals for the annual Republic parade are in full swing. The five-day Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is also being held in New Delhi and Greater Noida. So, to facilitate smooth traffic movement in the national capital region, the Delhi Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory regarding the arrangements and restrictions that will be in place for the next few days. The special arrangements have been made for January 17, 18, 20 and 21, the Delhi Police announced in a post on X. 

According to the advisory, traffic restrictions would be put in place for Kartavyapath- Rafi Marg crossing, Kartavyapath- Janpath crossing, Kartavypath- Mansingh Road crossing, and Kartavyapath- C- Hexagon from 10:15 am to 12:30 pm on the dates mentioned above. The advisory has been issued to “facilitate uninterrupted movement of Republic Day parade rehearsals on Kartavya Path,” the Delhi Police said in a statement. 

Traffic Advisory

Special traffic arrangements have been made on 17th, 18th, 20th and 21st January in order to facilitate the uninterrupted movement of Parade on Kartavyapath.

Kindly follow the advisory#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/y53clzh0wL

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) January 15, 2025

Diversions 

According to traffic advisory, people going from north Delhi to south Delhi and vice versa can take Ring Road, Sarai Kale Khan, I.P. Flyover, Rajghat, Lajpat Ral Marg, Mathura Road, Bhairon Road, Ring Road, Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Attaturk Marg, Kautilaya Marg.

Those travelling from east to southwest Delhi, Ring Road can take the Vande Matram Marg.

People coming to Vinay Marg, Shanti Path or going to New Delhi and beyond can take Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, roundabout RML, Baba Kharak Singh Marg or Park Street – Mandir Marg and proceed further to North Delhi or New Delhi, the advisory stated.

“Motorists are urged to follow traffic rules, be patient and heed Traffic Police instructions. Plan your journey in advance to avoid inconvenience,” the Delhi Police said. 

Notably, the national capital is also hosting the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi in New Delhi and the India Expo Center and Mart in Greater Noida. The event is scheduled from January 17-22. 

Republic Day: Date, time and theme 

India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, Sunday. The majestic Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path will begin at 10 am. This year’s theme is ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’ (Golden India: Heritage and Development).

New Delhi:

Heavy rain lashed many parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls in several areas as the weather office predicted more showers in the Delhi-NCR area in the evening.

The city recorded a low of 26 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely to settle at 32.0 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The humidity was recorded at 92 per cent at 8.30 am.

The IMD has issued an ‘orange’ alert for the city that signifies ‘being prepared’ for extremely bad weather and potential disruptions to transport, rail and road.

Central, south, southwest and east Delhi received heavy rainfall today as the latest weather alert from the weather department predicted more showers in the Delhi-NCR areas towards the end of the day.

“Moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by moderate thunderstorms and lightning, is very likely to occur across Delhi and NCR in the next two hours,” the weather officer said.

The IMD has also issued an advisory for Delhiites urging them to stay indoors, secure windows and doors and refrain from unnecessary travel.

“Seeking safe shelter and avoiding tree cover are recommended to mitigate risks,” the IMD cautioned.

The Delhi Traffic Police informed about traffic disruptions due to waterlogging in several areas.

“Traffic is affected on Najafgarh-Phirni road near Dhansa Stand and Bahadurgarh Stand. Please avoid these stretches and plan your journey accordingly,” the traffic police said in a post on X.

In another post shared with a picture of a road submerged in water due to rain, the police said that traffic was disrupted on Najafgarh Phirni road due to waterlogging and the breakdown of three cluster buses near Chhawla Stand.

According to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, they received 12 complaints at the Central Control Room (HQ) between 6 am and 2 pm.

According to data released by the MCD, seven calls were received regarding waterlogging at different locations and four about fallen trees. 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

New Delhi:

With the AAP set to hold a protest against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, Delhi Traffic Police has made special arrangements, restricting the movement of vehicles in the national capital’s central part.

In an advisory, it said traffic in central Delhi will be affected and parking of vehicles will not be allowed on Tughlaq Road, Safdarjung Road and Kemal Ataturk Marg.

The AAP will gherao Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to register its protest against Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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Mr Kejriwal has been arrested by the central agency in connection with the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. He is in ED custody till March 28.

Traffic will be affected in the New Delhi area due to a special law and order arrangement, the advisory stated.

“To ensure smooth traffic management in the New Delhi area, no vehicle will be allowed to halt or park anywhere on Tughlak Road, Safdarjung Road and Kemal Ataturk Marg, general entry for the public will not be allowed, and vehicles found parked on the above roads shall be towed away and prosecuted for improper parking and disobedience of lawful instructions,” it said.

Traffic Advisory

In view of special Law & Order arrangement in New Delhi area on 26.03.2024, traffic will be affected.

Kindly follow the advisory#DPTrafficAdvisorypic.twitter.com/5BUosjCzmy

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) March 25, 2024

If needed, traffic will be diverted from Aurobindo Chowk, Tughlaq Road, Samrat Hotel roundabout, Gymkhana Post Office roundabout, Teen Murti Haifa roundabout, Niti Marg roundabout and Kautilya Marg roundabout, it added.

The traffic police also requested commuters to avoid Kemal Ataturk Marg, Safdarjung Road, Akbar Road and Teen Murti Marg. 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

In a bid to ensure smooth traffic and to help commuters avoid the snarls during the G20 Summit, the Delhi Police has launched its G20 Virtual Help Desk for real-time traffic updates in the national capital. 

The New Delhi district has been designated as Controlled Zone-I from Friday 5 am till Sunday 11.59 pm because of the summit being held from September 8 to 9. Now, to regulate vehicle movement in the area, the authorities launched the G20 Virtual Help Desk which can be accessed by clicking on the link.

“Delhi Traffic Police has introduced its G-20 Virtual Help Desk for the real-time traffic updates during G20 Summit and suggesting routes for commuting from/to Airport, Railway Stations, ISBTs etc,” the DTP tweeted. 

Delhi Traffic Police has introduced its G-20 Virtual Help Desk for the real time traffic updates during G20 Summit and suggesting routes for commuting from/to Airport, Railway Stations, ISBTs etc. The same can be accessed by clicking on the link https://t.co/mYTHaK7yiq@ssyipspic.twitter.com/fMLyrzpaPr

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 29, 2023

The website will keep commuters updated with traffic information, road closures and alternative routes. Additionally, it will also provide traffic advisories, and information about metro services, airport, ISBT and Railway Station routes. 

“Stay informed and plan your journeys with confidence using our interactive maps and detailed resources on essential services as well as sights to see around Delhi,” the Delhi Traffic Police said in its website. 

Also Read | G20 Summit: Curbs Come Into Effect In Delhi, Cops Urge People To Use Metro

Last week, the Delhi Police announced that several traffic restrictions will be imposed in the national capital to ensure smooth traffic during the mega event. Authorities also advised people to download ‘Mapmyindia’ app for any information related to the traffic and public transport routes during the summit. One can also use suggested road routes for the airport mentioned in the previously released traffic advisory.

Notably, the G20 Summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on September 9 and 10, 2023. However, the delegates will also visit Rajghat, NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art) and Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa during the summit. Therefore, there are certain traffic regulations in the area of in and around New Delhi from 07.09.2023 to 11.09.2023, the Delhi police said. 
 

New Delhi:
Stringent traffic curbs, schools shut, fighter jets for security, murals all across the town – New Delhi has pulled out all the stops to ensure a smooth G20 Summit on September 9 and 10.

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