Delhi Traffic Update For Republic Day: Routes To Avoid, Diversions, Road Closures, etc

Delhi Police Traffic Update For Republic Day: The Delhi Police has issued advisory related to route closures, diversions, etc in the wake of the ongoing Republic Day 2026 preparations. Daily commuters can face heavy traffic congestion, restrictions, and diversions on these routes.

Here are all the details about road closures, diversions, and other details related to Republic Day 2026 traffic diversions in Delhi.

Republic Day Restrictions

Visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan will also remain restricted for the general public from January 21, 2026 to January 29, 2026.

Road Diversion

Commuters are required to use Ring Road via Sarai Kale Khan and the IP flyover towards Rajghat as alternative routes for North-South and East West travel. For north-south movement, commuters can use Ring Road via Sarai Kale Khan and the IP flyover towards Rajghat.

Alternative routes for the destination incluides Lajpat Rai Marg via Mathura Road and Bharion Road towards Ring Road and roads like Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, etc.

For east-west movement and vice versa in the region, two wheeler and four wheeler drivers can use Ring Road via Bharion Road and Marhura Road towards Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg and Prithvi Raj Road, further via Safdarjung Road and Kamal Ataturk Marg towards Panchsheel Marg, Simon Bolivar Marg and Upper Ridge Road or Vande Mataram Marg.

Republic Day Parade Traffic Advisory Delhi: Access to Central Delhi, Connaught Place, South-West

For movement between East Delhi and South-West Delhi during the rehearsal days, the advisory recommended Ring Road via Vande Mataram Marg. This corridor will help traffic bypass the core parade zone near Kartavya Path and surrounding government areas while keeping journey times reasonable.

People travelling from South Delhi towards Connaught Place and the Central Secretariat have been given several options. One route is Mother Teresa Crescent via Park Street, moving towards Mandir Marg or Baba Kharak Singh Marg. These stretches provide entry into the Connaught Place and central administrative zone.

Another suggested path to Connaught Place is Ring Road via Vande Mataram Marg and Link Road, connecting towards Panchkuian Road. Commuters can also choose Ring Road and Sardar Patel Marg towards 11 Murti, then continue through Mother Teresa Crescent and the RML roundabout, and further take North Avenue or Baba Kharak Singh Marg.

Commuters are required to plan their visits and outings by considering some extra time for travelling while the rehearsals take place near Kartavya Path and Rashtrapati Bhavan. Those with fixed schedules, such as office timings or flight departures, have been encouraged to avoid non-essential trips during the late morning to early afternoon window when diversions remain active.