Avoid India Gate: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra; check diversion routes

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory warning motorists to steer clear of the C-Hexagon near India Gate and surrounding regions on Tuesday afternoon due to the scheduled Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra from Kartavya Path to the National War Memorial. "In view of the Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra from Kartavya Path to National War Memorial on 13.05.2025 (Tuesday) from 04:00 PM onwards, heavy traffic movement and congestion is expected around C-Hexagon and India Gate area. Vehicular movement will be regulated and diverted on surrounding roads. Commuters are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes to ensure a hassle-free journey, " Delhi Traffic Police tweeted.The procession is anticipated to attract large crowds, leading to significant traffic congestion.Traffic authorities have announced that vehicle movement will be controlled in the area, with diversions implemented on various roads including Tilak Marg, Rafi Marg, Janpath, Ashoka Road, Man Singh Road, Shahjahan Road, Zakir Hussain Marg, Pandara Road, and Purana Quila Road.Traffic diversions will be established at crucial junctions including Tilak Marg-Bhagwan Dass Road, Purana Quila Road-Mathura Road, Zakir Hussain Marg-Subramaniam Bharti Marg and additional intersections.Officials have recommended that travellers avoid these routes during the event to ensure smooth travel. Parking and stopping of vehicles will not be permitted along the C-Hexagon and neighbouring streets.Any vehicles found parked illegally will be transported to the Traffic Pit situated in front of Bhairon Mandir on Bhairon Marg, as stated in the advisory.