Due to the Shapath Grahan ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, traffic in New Delhi is expected to be affected from 5 PM to 10 PM. The traffic police have advised people to plan their journeys accordingly.
The ceremony will take place around 7 PM, with VIPs starting to arrive from 6 PM. As guests travel from various hotels, government bungalows, the PM residence, and MPs’ residences to Rashtrapati Bhavan, there will be significant VIP movement in New Delhi.
Roads Closed for Vehicles đźš«
The following roads will be closed for vehicles until 11 PM:
- Sansad Marg
- North Avenue Road
- South Avenue Road
- Kushak Road
- Rajaji Marg
- Krishna Menon Marg
- Talkatora Road
- Pandit Pant Marg
No Parking Zones 🅿️🚫
Parking will not be allowed on the following roads, and parked vehicles will be towed away:
- Imtiaz Khan Marg
- Rakabganj Road
- Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg
- Pandit Pant Marg
- Talkatora Road
Possible Road Closures 🚦
During the movement of VIPs, some roads might be temporarily closed as needed:
- Patel Chowk
- Rail Bhavan
- Gurudwara Rakabganj
- Gol Dak Khana
- RML Roundabout
- Krishi Bhavan Roundabout
- Sunehri Bagh Roundabout
- Teen Murti Roundabout
Traffic Diversions 🔀
Traffic will be diverted after 5 PM in the following areas:
- Patel Chowk
- Rail Bhavan
- Gurudwara Rakabganj
- Gol Dak Khana
- RML Roundabout
- Krishi Bhavan Roundabout
- Sunehri Bagh Roundabout
- Teen Murti Roundabout
Advisory for Commuters 📢
- Avoid Routes: It is advised to avoid roads and areas around Rashtrapati Bhavan from evening to night.
- Alternative Routes: Use alternative routes and check the traffic plan before leaving home.
- Public Transport: Use public transport to minimize congestion.
- Travel Plans: Especially for those heading to the airport or railway stations, plan your journey considering these traffic restrictions.