Central Delhi witnessed heavy visitors congestion on Tuesday as Republic Day parade rehearsals introduced motion to a crawl, leaving tons of of commuters stranded. A number of areas in South Delhi have been additionally affected by the chaos.
Posting a photograph of the gridlock close to Kartavya Path, a person wrote on microblogging website X (previously Twitter): “Is it an excessive amount of to ask @dtptraffic to handle visitors? Your entire central Delhi is choked.”
A number of others als complained about reaching work late or contemplating skipping workplace because of the jam-packed roads.
In South Delhi, commuters reported being caught on MB Street for as much as two hours. Some who opted for the metro to flee the visitors confronted lengthy queues at stations because of heightened safety checks. A person on X shared a video from a metro station, lamenting, “Delhi metro, please! We will not afford such delays throughout peak hours. Company staff depend on the metro to keep away from visitors.”
Delhi Visitors advisory in wake of Republic Day
The Delhi Visitors Police had earlier issued advisories for visitors diversions because of full-dress rehearsals on twenty second January and the primary Republic Day celebrations on twenty fifth January. Key roads round Kartavya Path and Chhatrasal Stadium, the place the state-level occasion will happen, are anticipated to face vital congestion.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi will host the Nationwide Flag at Chhatrasal Stadium on twenty fifth January. The occasion is predicted to see the participation of ministers, MLAs, senior officers, schoolchildren, and most of the people, alongside roughly 250 buses and 1,000 gentle autos.
Visitors Advisory
In view of Full Costume #RepublicDay Parade Rehearsal on twenty second January, 2025 and Republic Day Celebration on twenty fifth January, 2025 at Chhatrasal Stadium, Mannequin City, Delhi, particular visitors preparations shall be efficient on numerous routes. Please comply with the advisory.… pic.twitter.com/XJeji82bPI
— Delhi Visitors Police (@dtptraffic) January 20, 2025
Keep away from these routes throughout restricted hours:
– Interior Ring Street: From IP Faculty to Azadpur Chowk
– GTK Street: From Shakti Nagar to Azadpur Chowk
– Chhatrasal Stadium Street: Gujrawala City
– Burari Chowk to Vijay Nagar T-Level: By way of Camp Chowk
The restricted hours are from 6 am to 1 pm on each twenty second and twenty fifth January. Motorists are suggested to make use of different routes and keep knowledgeable by Delhi Visitors Police’s official channels for real-time updates. Commuters are inspired to plan their journey accordingly to keep away from inconvenience throughout the Republic Day rehearsals and celebrations.
