IN PHOTOS: Traffic disruptions in central Delhi during Republic Day rehearsal

Updated On: 23 January, 2025 02:27 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

Heavy traffic was observed in central Delhi on Thursday due to the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade. Major areas impacted by the traffic disruptions included India Gate and ITO. (PICS/PTI) 

1/6

<div>Commuters faced delays, especially on the Ring Road near the ITO loop and IP Extension. A commuter reported severe congestion on Vikas Marg, forcing them to take a U-turn near the IP Extension metro station.</div>

2/6

Commuters faced delays, especially on the Ring Road near the ITO loop and IP Extension. A commuter reported severe congestion on Vikas Marg, forcing them to take a U-turn near the IP Extension metro station.

<div>Vehicles crawled near Shivaji Stadium metro station, close to Connaught Place, adding to the inconvenience. Security checks at the Delhi-Noida border further exacerbated traffic, causing delays for Noida residents.</div>

3/6

Vehicles crawled near Shivaji Stadium metro station, close to Connaught Place, adding to the inconvenience. Security checks at the Delhi-Noida border further exacerbated traffic, causing delays for Noida residents.

<div>Sneha Rai, a Noida resident, highlighted congestion at Ashram Chowk and on Ring Road due to diversions. Roads near C-Hexagon at India Gate were closed, leading to vehicle diversions and extended queues.</div>

4/6

Sneha Rai, a Noida resident, highlighted congestion at Ashram Chowk and on Ring Road due to diversions. Roads near C-Hexagon at India Gate were closed, leading to vehicle diversions and extended queues.

<div>Long delays were experienced as vehicles navigated through alternate routes due to the road closures. The Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory on Wednesday to inform commuters about movement restrictions near India Gate.</div>

5/6

Long delays were experienced as vehicles navigated through alternate routes due to the road closures. The Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory on Wednesday to inform commuters about movement restrictions near India Gate.

6/6

Commuters were advised to plan their journeys in advance to avoid the affected areas during the rehearsal.

Photo of Day

Bliss by the beach

A photographer holds up the lights during a photo session by the Madh Island seashore. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Traffic disruptions in central Delhi during Republic Day rehearsal

IN PHOTOS: Traffic disruptions in central Delhi during Republic Day rehearsal

Tags

Photo of Day

Bliss by the beach