Advisory Issued Ahead of I-Day Full Dress Rehearsal in Central Delhi
Police deployed 13 fire vehicles and about 80 personnel near the Red Fort as security agencies ran mock drills for Independence Day.
- On Thursday, Delhi Traffic Police will close several key roads near Red Fort from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the Independence Day full-dress rehearsal, affecting traffic across central and north Delhi.
- A counter-terrorism preparedness drill was conducted Tuesday in Shahdara, with Additional DCP Shahdara Sikandar Singh confirming it assessed agency coordination as part of Independence Day security arrangements.
- Goods vehicles face restrictions between Nizamuddin Khatta and Wazirabad Bridge from midnight August 12 until 11 a.m. August 13, while Delhi Transport Corporation buses will be diverted from Ring Road between ISBT Kashmiri Gate and Nizamuddin Khatta during the same period.
- Commuters can navigate north-south via Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road, and other designated routes, while the DND-NH-24 through Yudhister Setu-Signature Bridge remains open; the Old Iron Bridge and Geeta Colony Bridge will stay closed.
- Security restrictions extend through August 16 unless withdrawn earlier, with only authorised vehicles permitted near India Gate and designated Ring Road stretches, and violations subject to legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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Traffic curbs in place for August 13 & 15; avoid parking on Tilak Marg and Mathura Road
In preparation for Independence Day celebrations, Delhi Traffic Police has announced significant traffic restrictions around Red Fort. From 4 AM to 10 AM, key roads will be closed to general traffic. Commuters are encouraged to seek alternative routes for both north-south and east-west travel. Moreover, city and interstate buses will experience diversions starting at midnight on August 14.
Kites grounded in Delhi around Independence Day venues as security tightened
Delhi Police have barred kite flying and other aerial objects around Central district venues hosting Independence Day programmes and public gatherings. The order is aimed at tightening security, and violations can invite action under the law.
Roads Around Red Fort Closed: Delhi Traffic Advisory For Independence Day Rehearsals
According to the advisory, roads around the Red Fort will remain closed to general traffic from 4 am to 10 am on August 13. Only vehicles carrying valid rehearsal labels will be permitted on these stretches.
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