Delhi Traffic Police has put in place special traffic restrictions and diversions around the Red Fort in view of the Full-Dress Rehearsal of Independence Day 2026 today.
In an advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police has noted that commuters without rehearsal parking labels are advised to avoid the C-Hexagon India Gate, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, Sikandra Road, Tilak Marg, Mathura Road, BSZ Marg, Netaji Subhash Marg, J.L. Nehru Marg, Ring Road between Nizamuddin Khatta and ISBT Kashmere Gate, and Outer Ring Road via Salimgarh Bypass till 10 AM today. It has said that interstate buses will not be allowed between Maharana Pratap ISBT and Sarai Kale Khan ISBT till 11 AM today.
Further, local city buses and DTC services will be diverted from affected corridors as per the traffic plan. Normal bus services are expected to resume after 11 AM, subject to clearance of restrictions. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to plan their journey in advance, allowing extra time. It has also been directed to avoid restricted roads and use alternate routes.
