Traffic to be diverted for Beating the Retreat

New Delhi: The Beating the Retreat Ceremony will be held on January 29 at Vijay Chowk, as a part of the Republic Day Celebrations, for which Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements.

The Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block, South Block and Parliament House will be illuminated with bright colours and a massive gathering is expected around India Gate on January 28 and 29.

Various traffic diversions have been planned for January 29, which will be into force between 3.30 pm and 9.30 pm.

Vijay Chowk will remain closed for general traffic. Traffic will not be allowed on various stretches; including Rafi Marg between round about Sunehri Masjid and round about Krishi Bhawan; Raisina Road from round about Krishi Bhawan towards Vijay Chowk; beyond round about Dara Shikoh Road; round about Krishna Menon Marg and round about Sunehri Masjid towards Vijay Chowk; and Rajpath between Vijay Chowk and C-Hexagon, which will be completely pedestrianised.

"General public motorists are advised to take alternate routes Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aurobindo Marg, Madarsa 'T' Point, Safdarjung Road, Kemal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road, Minto Road," said Garima Bhatnagar, Joint CP Traffic said on Saturday.

Delhi Transport Corporation and other city buses shall be diverted from their normal routes from 1 pm to 9.30 pm on January 28 and 29, to make way for vehicles of invitees and spectators and to avoid traffic congestion on roads around the venue of the ceremony and India Gate.