The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for commuters to avoid India Gate C-Hexagon on Saturday from 2 pm till midnight, as due to the weekend and post-Republic Day celebrations, a heavy volume of visitors and pedestrian movement is expected in the area.
"Traffic Alert: Traffic is affected in the carriageway from Barapulla towards DND Toll Booth due to a road cave-in at DND Loop. Kindly plan your journey accordingly," Delhi Traffic Police posted on X.
The rehearsals started on January 13 and will continue until January 21. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for possible routes to avoid, given the dress rehearsals.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for commuters to avoid certain roads and intersections in the city on Wednesday, amid the rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade.
A massive fire broke out in forest area near Modi Mill Flyover, Mathura Road in Central Delhi on Saturday evening, hampering vehicular movement in the area.
Visuals show traffic jams in the Koyembedu area, where the regional bus terminal is located. People have started travelling to their hometowns to celebrate the festival with their friends and families.
Christmas will be celebrated from the 24th of December in the evening until the 25th of December. On December 24th, thousands of devotees will be congregating at various churches for prayers.
In an attempt to reduce noise pollution on the streets, Delhi Traffic Police has issued a gazette notification to prohibit the blowing of horns at departure and arrival forecourts of Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Due to traffic regulations in connection with the G20 Summit, commuters travelling to the Airport were requested to take Rao Tula Ram Marg instead of Dhaula Kuan, the alert further stated.
As the two-day G20 Summit under India's Presidency begins in the national capital on Saturday, Delhi Traffic police said that the traffic management plan is in place as prescribed.