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Delhi traffic advisory for August 15: Check roads closed, diversion points
New Delhi
The Delhi Traffic Police has released detailed advisory for commuters ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his address to the nation from the Red Fort, while Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will unfurl the national flag at Chhatrasal Stadium.
Authorities have urged people to plan their travel in advance as large gatherings and road closures are expected across Delhi and nearby areas.
Independence Day: Traffic Restrictions in Delhi
Red Fort area (4.00 am to 10.00 am)
Several key roads around the Red Fort will be closed to the public during the morning hours.
Closed roads:
• Netaji Subhash Marg (Delhi Gate to Chatta Rail Chowk)
• Lothian Road (GPO to Chatta Rail Chowk)
• SP Mukherjee Marg (HC Sen Marg to Yamuna Bazar Chowk)
• Chandni Chowk (Fountain Chowk to Red Fort)
• Nishad Raj Marg
• Esplanade Road
• Ring Road (Rajghat to ISBT Kashmere Gate)
• Outer Ring Road (ISBT Kashmere Gate to Salimgarh Bypass)
Roads to avoid:
• Ring Road (ISBT to Rajghat)
• Wazirabad to ITO
• Outer Ring Road, Vikas Marg (ITO to Red Fort)
• Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Nizamuddin Bridge to ISBT)
Additional restrictions:
• Goods vehicles will be banned from midnight (Thursday) to 11:00 am
• Local buses will follow diversion routes
• No parking near major roads in the area
Traffic Advisory In view of #IndependenceDay Celebrations on August 15, 2025, #DelhiTrafficPolice advises commuters to avoid these roads and take alternate routes at the mentioned timings. #IndependenceDay #DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/MMRlh4b4wM
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 13, 2025
Chhatrasal Stadium area (From 6:00 am onwards)
Diversion points:
• Hakikat Nagar Nala Road
• Kingsway Camp Chowk
• U-turn at Bhama Shah Chowk
• Model Town-II/III H-Point
• Nanak Piau Gurudwara
• Stadium Road/GTK Road T-point
Roads to avoid:
• Mall Road (near the stadium)
• Stadium Road
• Brahma Kumari Marg
• Bhama Shah Road
• Old GT Karnal Road
Delhi-NCR traffic advisories
Noida
• Goods vehicle entry into Delhi will be restricted from 10:00 pm on August 14 until the events end
• Suggested route: Eastern Peripheral Expressway via Noida-Greater Noida Expressway
Ghaziabad
• Commercial vehicles will not be allowed into Delhi from NH9 (UP Gate), Dabur Tiraha, Mohan Nagar, Bhopura Border, Loni Border, and other major entry points
• Restrictions apply from 10:00 pm on August 14 until celebrations conclude on August 15
Gurugram
• Traffic curbs will be in place from 5:00 pm on August 14 to 1:30 pm on August 15
• Commuters should use the KMP Expressway for inter-state travel
• Parking will only be allowed in designated areas
???? Traffic Advisory – Independence Day 2025 ???????? ???? No Entry (Heavy Vehicles → Delhi): ???? 12 Aug, 5:00 PM → 13 Aug, 1:30 PM ???? 14 Aug, 5:00 PM → 15 Aug, 1:30 PM ????️ Use KMP Expressway if heading to other states/districts ????️ Park in designated areas to avoid congestion ✅ Plan… pic.twitter.com/9aBMfpgzsG
— Gurugram Traffic Police (@TrafficGGM) August 11, 2025
Public appeal
The Delhi Traffic Police has requested citizens to cooperate with traffic management measures, use public transport where possible, and avoid restricted areas to ensure smooth Independence Day celebrations.
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