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Delhi I-day traffic advisory: Roads near Red Fort closed, check alternate routes

The police imposed traffic restrictions and announced diversions between 4 am and 10 am on Saturday.

Delhi I-day traffic advisory: Roads near Red Fort closed, check alternate routes

On the occasion of India's Independence Day on August 15, the Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory restricting vehicle movement near the Red Fort. Between 4 am and 10 am on this day, several roads will be closed to general traffic, while only vehicles with valid labels will be permitted. These roads include Netaji Subhash Marg, Delhi Gate to Chatta Rail Chowk, Lothian Road, GPO Delhi to Chatta Rail Chowk, S P Mukherjee Marg, H C Sen Marg to Yamuna Bazar Chowk, Chandni Chowk Road, Fountain Chowk to Red Fort, Nishad Raj Marg, Ring Road to Netaji Subhash Marg, Esplanade Road and Link Road, and many others.

Commuters are advised to use alternative routes such as Aurobindo Marg to Safdarjung Road, NH-24/NH-9 to Nizamuddin Khatta, and Pusta Road to GT Road. Goods vehicles will not be allowed between Nizamuddin Khatta and Wazirabad Bridge during the specified time frame. The Delhi Police urge citizens to plan their journeys in advance, avoid restricted roads, and use alternate routes.

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