Delhi Traffic Advisory: Major Road Closures and Restrictions for Independence Day Full-Dress Rehearsal on August 13
Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory for Independence Day full-dress rehearsals on August 13. Major roads near the Red Fort will be closed from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with goods vehicle restrictions from midnight until 11:00 AM. Commuters should plan ahead, use suggested alternative routes, and avoid carrying restricted items to the venue.
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Motorists and commuters across the capital are advised to plan their journeys ahead of time as extensive traffic restrictions and diversions are put in place on August 13. The measures are implemented for the full-dress rehearsal of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.
Key Road Closures and Timings
Roads surrounding the Red Fort will remain entirely closed to general traffic from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM on August 13. Only vehicles carrying valid rehearsal labels will be permitted on these designated stretches. PM Narendra Modi Urges Citizens to Join 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign Ahead of Independence Day 2026.
Major corridors facing total or partial closures include:
- Netaji Subhash Marg (from Delhi Gate to Chatta Rail Chowk)
- Lothian Road (from GPO Delhi to Chatta Rail Chowk)
- S P Mukherjee Marg (from H C Sen Marg to Yamuna Bazar Chowk)
- Chandni Chowk Road (from Fountain Chowk to Red Fort)
- Nishad Raj Marg (from Ring Road to Netaji Subhash Marg)
- Ring Road (between Rajghat and ISBT, and between Nizamuddin Khatta and ISBT Kashmere Gate)
Delhi Traffic Advisory For Independence Day Rehearsals
TRAFFIC ADVISORY | INDEPENDENCE DAY–2026
In view of the Full-Dress Rehearsal of Independence Day–2026 at Red Fort on 13.08.2026, traffic restrictions and diversions will remain in force around the Red Fort from 04:00 AM to 10:00 AM for security and public convenience.… pic.twitter.com/EAbVE5oXT4
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 11, 2026
Commercial Vehicle and Bus Restrictions
Heavy curbs have been laid out for commercial traffic, goods carriers, and public buses:
- Goods Vehicles: Movement will be restricted between Nizamuddin Khatta and Wazirabad Bridge from midnight on August 12 until 11:00 AM on August 13.
- Interstate Buses: Prohibited between Maharana Pratap ISBT and Sarai Kale Khan ISBT during the same window.
- City and DTC Buses: Local buses will bypass Ring Road between ISBT Kashmere Gate and the Nizamuddin Khatta "T" point. Buses terminating at Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Delhi Main Railway Station will be curtailed at alternative hubs such as Mori Gate, Tis Hazari, and the Ramlila Ground. Normal bus services are scheduled to resume after 11:00 AM.
Recommended Alternative Routes
To bypass restricted zones, the traffic police have recommended specific alternative corridors:
- North-South Movement: Utilise Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Kautilya Marg, Rani Jhansi Road, or cross the Yamuna via Nizamuddin Bridge and Pushta Road.
- East-West Movement: Take NH-24/NH-9, Nizamuddin Khatta, Barapulla Road, or utilise DDU Marg, Minto Road, and Vikas Marg before connecting through Connaught Place or Ajmeri Gate.
Travel to Railway Stations and Hospitals
- Old Delhi Railway Station: Commuters coming from the west and south can use Mother Teresa Crescent, Rani Jhansi Flyover, Azad Market, and S P Mukherjee Marg. From the east, use Pushta Road and Yudhister Setu.
- New Delhi Railway Station: Accessible via Vikas Marg and DDU Marg from the east, or Panchkuian Road and Chelmsford Road from the west and south.
- Hospitals: Access to LNJP Hospital remains unrestricted. Kasturba Hospital can be approached via Ajmeri Gate, Hauz Qazi, and Chawri Bazar. Heading to the Red Fort for 80th Independence Day? Here's Your Guide to Free Metro Rides and Other Facilities.
Advisory and Security Guidelines
Commuters are urged to factor in extra travel time and avoid last-minute rushes. In line with security protocols at the Red Fort venue, visitors and members of the public are advised not to carry items such as cameras, binoculars, umbrellas, handbags, briefcases, tiffin boxes, and water bottles. Any suspicious objects or unusual activities should be reported immediately to the nearest police personnel.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 12, 2026 07:32 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
