Parts of Lutyens’ Delhi will be out of bounds for vehicles on Thursday, with the police deciding to shut access to roads leading to the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers.
The Delhi Traffic Police department issued a traffic advisory for commuters to avoid Rajpath (from Vijay Chowk to Rashtrapati Bhavan), Vijay Chowk, South Avenue, North Avenue, Dara Shikoh Road and Church Road as these will be closed for public from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Traffic signages have been provided for the convenience of invitees and public. All motorists have been advised to follow the directions of traffic police personnel on duty.
A traffic official added that necessary traffic diversions will be given for several roads including, Akbar Road, Rajpath, Teen Murti Marg, Krishna Menon Marg, Pandit Pant Marg, Talkatora Road, Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Road, Tyagaraj Marg and S.P. Marg.
“The road from IGI Airport to Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain busy throughout the day [on Thursday] as VIPs will travel on this route. We request commuters to avoid the stretch or follow traffic updates on Delhi traffic police social media handle,” said a police officer. A number of heads of States, constitutional authorities and diplomats are scheduled to attend the ceremony.