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Traffic restrictions will be in place across parts of the national capital on Tuesday (January 27) due to the full dress rehearsal of the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk, the Delhi Traffic Police said.
The advisory said the restrictions will be enforced between 4 pm and 6 pm.
Vijay Chowk and Raisina Road, from the Krishi Bhawan roundabout towards Vijay Chowk, will remain closed or restricted for general traffic. Movement towards Vijay Chowk will also be curtailed from the Dara Shikoh Road, Krishna Menon Marg and Sunehri Masjid roundabouts.
In addition, traffic on Kartavya Path — from Vijay Chowk to Rafi Marg up to the Kartavya Path crossing — will be affected during the restriction period.
Commuters have been advised to use alternative routes such as Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road via Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road and Minto Road.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the affected stretches, plan their travel in advance and follow traffic advisories and directions issued by on-duty personnel.
The advisory said the restrictions will be enforced between 4 pm and 6 pm.
Vijay Chowk and Raisina Road, from the Krishi Bhawan roundabout towards Vijay Chowk, will remain closed or restricted for general traffic. Movement towards Vijay Chowk will also be curtailed from the Dara Shikoh Road, Krishna Menon Marg and Sunehri Masjid roundabouts.
Traffic Advisory In view of Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat Ceremony on 27.01.2026, certain traffic restrictions will be in place. Kindly follow
the advisory.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/iVLUl3pQqJ
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) January 26, 2026
In addition, traffic on Kartavya Path — from Vijay Chowk to Rafi Marg up to the Kartavya Path crossing — will be affected during the restriction period.
Commuters have been advised to use alternative routes such as Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road via Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road and Minto Road.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the affected stretches, plan their travel in advance and follow traffic advisories and directions issued by on-duty personnel.
