Beating Retreat Ceremony 2024: Delhi Traffic Police issues road advisory for 29 Jan; Check route diversions, closures

Beating retreat ceremony that officially marks the end of Republic Day festivities will be held on January 29 at Vijay Chowk. Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory pertaining to road diversions, closures and parking in view of the ceremony. Commuters must refer to official website at traffic.delhipolice.gov.in for latest updates while WhatsApp helpline number is 8750871493.

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Following traffic restrictions will be in place tomorrow from 2 pm until 9:30 pm to facilitate smooth traffic movement, avoid congestion and spare invitees and spectators from inconvenience in traffic around the venue.

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1. Vijay Chowk will remain closed for general traffic.
2. Traffic will be restricted on Rafi Marg between R/A Surehet Masjid and R/A Krishi Bhawan ; Rasina Road from R/A Krishi Bhawan towards Vijayy Chowk; Beyond R/A Dara Shikoh Road, R/A Krishna Menon Marg and R/A Sunehri Masjid towards Vijay Chowk ; Kartavyapath between Vijay Chowk and "C" Hexagon
3. Traffic police has advised commuters to take alternate routes such as Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aurobindo Marg, Madarsa T-Point, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road, Minto Road and more.

DTC bus routes will also be diverted during the same time around the main venue and India Gate. Connaught Place bound buses will proceed through Mandir Marg, Kali Ban Marg, GPO, Baba Kharak Singh Marg route. Buses coming from Connaught Place through Kasturba Gandhi Marg towards India Gate will move through Minto Road, DDU Marg, IP Flyover, Ring Road and Sarai Kale Khan.

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Connaught Place bound buses coming from Mandi House and Feroz Shah Road will terminate at Shiva Stadium and will return through Kasturba Gandhi Marg or Barakhamba Road.

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Moreover, parking will be available for those visiting to watch the illumination at Vijay Chowk behind the water channels between Rafi Marg and "C" Hexagon only after 7:00 pm. Commuters must refer to full advisory to avoid inconvenience.