The Delhi Traffic Police has issued detailed traffic advisories ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort, while the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, will hoist the national flag at Chhatrasal Stadium.
Commuters are advised to plan their travel to avoid expected large gatherings and significant traffic disruptions in Delhi and adjoining areas.
Traffic Restrictions In Delhi On August 15
Red Fort Area (4:00 am - 10:00 am)
- Roads closed: 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).
- Restrictions: Goods vehicles prohibited from midnight to 11:00 am; local buses diverted; parking banned near major roads.
Traffic Advisory
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 13, 2025
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
Chhatrasal Stadium Area (from 6:00 am onwards)
- Diversion points: Hakikat Nagar Nala Road, Kingsway Camp Chowk, U-turn Bhama Shah Chowk, Model Town-II/III H-Point, Nanak Piau Gurudwara, Stadium Road/GTK Road T-point.
- Roads to avoid: Mall Road (Ring Road adjacent to stadium), Stadium Road, Brahma Kumari Marg, Bhama Shah Road, Old GT Karnal Road.
Traffic Advisory
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 13, 2025
In view of the Independence Day celebration at Chhatrasal Stadium on 15.08.2025, traffic movement on surrounding roads will be affected from 06:00 AM onwards.
Plan your travel in advance, use public transport and follow instructions of traffic police on duty.… pic.twitter.com/npF8R4PlX5
Regional Traffic Advisories
Noida
- Entry of goods vehicles into Delhi restricted from 10:00 pm on August 14 until the conclusion of events.
- Alternative routes: Eastern Peripheral Expressway via Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
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— DCP Traffic Noida (@dcptrafficnoida) August 13, 2025
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Ghaziabad
- All commercial vehicles are barred from entering Delhi from NH-09 (UP Gate), Dabur Tiraha, Mohan Nagar, Bhopura Border, Loni Border, and other key points.
- Restrictions effective from 10:00 pm on August 14 until end of programs on August 15.
Gurugram
- Traffic restrictions from 5:00 pm on August 14 to 1:30 pm on August 15.
- Use KMP Expressway for inter-state travel; park only at designated areas.
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— Gurugram Traffic Police (@TrafficGGM) August 11, 2025
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Faridabad
- Heavy vehicles are barred from entering Delhi from 10:00 pm on August 14 to 2:00 pm on August 15.
- Restricted routes include Badarpur Border, Prahladpur, Surajkund, Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, NH-19, and surrounding areas.
Public Advisory
- Commuters should avoid affected roads and use alternative routes.
- Maximise use of public transport to ease congestion.
- Travellers to Delhi University (North Campus), GTB Nagar, Model Town, and Azadpur Subzi Mandi should plan extra time.
- Follow traffic rules, road discipline, and directions of traffic personnel.
- Stay updated via official Delhi Traffic Police channels.
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