106 shuttle buses, 60 more Metro trips to combat air pollution in Delhi
The decision came during a high-level meeting Rai held with the officials on the implementation of GRAP-III restrictions in the city.
Republic Day 2019: The Republic Day Parade will start at 9.50 am from Vijay Chowk and proceed towards Red Fort grounds, passing through India Gate where the main function will start at 9 am.
Republic Day Parade 2019: Elaborate traffic arrangements and restrictions have been put in place in Delhi for smooth conduct of the Republic Day parade that starts from Vijay Chowk and culminates at Red Fort grounds.
The Republic Day Parade will start at 9.50 am from Vijay Chowk and proceed towards Red Fort grounds, passing through India Gate where the main function will start at 9 am.
Vijay Chowk – Rajpath – ‘C’-Hexagon – Tilak Marg – Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg –Netaji Subhash Marg – Red Fort.
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To facilitate smooth passage of the parade, movement of traffic on certain roads will be restricted:
The Delhi Traffic Police has requested commuters to plan their journey in advance accordingly, avoiding the parade route from 2 am to 12.30 pm.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Traffic Arrangements – Republic Day Celebrations on 26Th January, 2018 pic.twitter.com/gfbKoA0byH— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) January 25, 2018
If a journey is unavoidable, commuters can take the following routes:
North-South Corridor
East-West Corridor
For New Delhi Railway Station
From South Delhi: Dhaula Kuan – Vande Matram Marg – Panchkuian Road -Outer Circle Connaught Place – Chelmsford Road for Paharganj side or Minto Road- Bhavbhuti Marg for Ajmeri Gate side.
From East Delhi:- Boulevard Road via ISBT Bridge – Rani Jhansi Flyover -R/A Jhandewalan – D.B. Gupta Road- Sheela Cinema Road- Paharganj Bridge and reach New Delhi Rly Station.
For Old Delhi Railway Station
From South Delhi: Ring Road – Ashram Chowk – Sarai Kale Khan – Ring Road – Rajghat – Ring Road – Chowk Yamuna Bazar – S.P. Mukherjee Marg- Chhatta Rail – Kauria Bridge and reach Old Delhi Rly. Station.
There will be no restriction for people from North Delhi going towards New Delhi Railway Station or Old Delhi Railway Station, says the Delhi Traffic Police, but people are advised to plan their journey in advance keeping sufficient extra time in hand to avoid any possible delay.
Bus Terminating Points
Movement of the city bus services will be curtailed at the following points:
Inter State Buses:
Metro Services
Metro Rail services will be available for commuters at all Metro stations during the Republic Day Parade on 26th January. However, boarding and de-boarding will not be permitted at some of the stations during a particular duration. Check out the schedule below.
Metro stations where boarding/de-boarding not allowed
Kendriya Sachivalaya: From 5.00 AM till 1200 Noon on 26.01.19.
Udyog Bhawan: From 5.00 AM till 1200 Noon on 26.01.19.
Lok Kalyan Marg (Race Course ): From 8.45 AM to 1200 Noon on 26.01.19.
Patel Chowk: From 8.45 AM to 1200 Noon on 26.01.19.
HTVs/LGVs
No HTV/LGV will be allowed to enter Delhi from borders from 2200 hrs on 25.01.19 till the Parade is over.
No HTV/LGV will be allowed to ply between I.S.B.T. Sarai Kale Khan and I.S.B.T. Kashmiri Gate on Ring Road from 0730 hrs to 1330 hrs on 26.01.19.
TSR/TAXIS
No TSR and Taxi will be allowed to enter or ply after 0700 hours on 26.01.2019 in the Area bound by:
Mother Teresa Crescent – Baba Kharak Singh Marg –Ashoka Road up to r/a Patel Chowk – Sansad Marg up to Tolstoy Marg up to – Tolstoy Marg up to Kasturba Gandhi Marg – Kasturba Gandhi Marg up to Ferozeshah Road – Ferozeshah Road up to R/A Mandi House–Bhagwan Dass Road – Mathura Road – Subramaniam Bharti Marg – Humayun Road – A.P.J Abdul Kalam Marg – Kamal Ata Turk Marg – Kautilya Marg and Sardar Patel Road (Excluding).
Instructions to Public
The Delhi Traffic Police has issues following instructions for the public to ensure safety of all on Republic Day.
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