Republic Day Delhi traffic restrictions: Check closed routes, diversions and other guidelines for Jan 22, 23

Traffic restrictions will be in place in parts of New Delhi on Thursday due to rehearsals for the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk, police said.

According to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police, Vijay Chowk will remain closed for general traffic from 4 pm to 6.30 pm, while vehicular movement will be restricted on Raisina Road from the roundabout near Krishi Bhawan towards Vijay Chowk.

Traffic will not be allowed beyond the roundabouts at Dara Shikoh Road, Krishna Menon Marg and Sunehri Masjid in the direction of Vijay Chowk during the rehearsal hours, it said.


The stretch between Vijay Chowk and the Rafi Marg going towards Kartavya Path crossing will also remain closed during the specified hours.

Motorists have been advised to plan their travel in advance and take alternate routes such as Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aurobindo Marg, Madarsa T-Point, Safdarjung Road (towards Kamal Ataturk Marg), Rani Jhansi Road and Minto Road.

Restrictions for Jan 23

According to the advisory, vehicular movement on Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk to India Gate will remain restricted during the rehearsal hours on January 23.

Traffic restrictions will also be imposed on adjoining roads, including Raisina Road, Janpath, C-Hexagon and surrounding areas from early on Friday morning till the conclusion of the rehearsal.

The advisory stated that commuters travelling from north Delhi to south Delhi and vice versa are advised to avoid central Delhi roads and instead use Ring Road, Outer Ring Road and other peripheral routes. Movement of heavy vehicles will be regulated on arterial roads leading towards Kartavya Path.

Parking will be prohibited on several roads in the New Delhi district, including parts of Tilak Marg, Janpath and Mansingh Road. Vehicles parked in the restricted zones will be towed to avoid traffic bottlenecks, it said.

Metro services will continue as usual. However, entry and exit at certain metro stations near the parade route may be regulated depending on the security situation, the advisory noted.

Special arrangements have been made for emergency vehicles, including ambulances and fire tenders. Traffic personnel will be deployed at key junctions to manage diversions and assist commuters, police said.

The Traffic Police urged motorists to plan their journeys in advance, follow traffic signage and cooperate with on-ground personnel.

Commuters have also been advised to stay updated through official social media handles and traffic helpline numbers for real-time updates.

The Full Dress Rehearsal is a crucial preparatory exercise ahead of the Republic Day parade on January 26 and involves extensive movement of armed forces, tableaux and security personnel, necessitating elaborate traffic arrangements across central Delhi, officials said.