Traffic restrictions will be imposed in the Capital on Tuesday for the 67th Independence Day celebrations. The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory on major roads around the Red Fort area, which will be closed for general traffic from 5 am to 9 am on Tuesday and Thursday.
Netaji Subhash Marg — from Delhi Gate to Chatta Rail, lothian Road — from GPO Delhi to Chatta Rail, SP Mukherjee Marg — from HC Sen Marg to Yamuna Bazar Chowk, Chandni Chowk — from Fountain to Red Fort Chowk, New Daryaganj Road — from Ring Road to Netaji Subhas Marg and link Road — from Esplanade Road to Netaji Subhas Marg will see restricted movement of traffic.
According to traffic police, there will be adequate signs guiding commuters destined for the Red Fort function. "Since the entire city will be under heightened security, barricades and checking will be intensified. Denizens are requested to plan movements accordingly," said Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Shukla.
Police will conduct special checking of all vehicles entering the National Capital from neighbouring States starting 8 pm of August 12. "Vehicles should avoid Tilak Marg, Mathura Road, BSZ Marg, Subhash Marg, Jl Nehru Marg and Ring Road between Nizamuddin Bridge and ISBT bridge," added Shukla.
local city buses would be restricted on Ring Road from 5 am to 9 am between Hanuman Setu and Bhairon Road T point. Buses terminating at Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Delhi Main Railway station will be diverted, police said. Commuters have been advised to take the Metro to avoid inconveniences though parking will be closed till August 15.
Meanwhile, commuting to the New Delhi Railway Station will not be affected by the full dress rehearsal. For commuters who require need to reach the ISBT from south Delhi, it has been advised to follow Mother Teresa Crescent, take Mandir Marg and reach Boulevard Road route.
Train movement will also remain suspended temporarily between Old Delhi and Shahdara stations.
As a result, some trains will be regulated, rescheduled and cancelled on that day, said a senior Northern Railway official. The train movement between the two stations will remain suspended from 6.45 am to 8.30 am, the official said.