Air and road traffic restrictions will be imposed in parts of Delhi ahead of the Republic Day celebrations. (File photo)
The Rajpath stretch between Vijay Chowk and India Gate will remain closed for general public and traffic restrictions will be imposed at Rafi Marg, Janpath and Man Singh Road in view of Republic Day rehearsals starting this Sunday.
"Rehearsals of Republic Day Parade, 2016, will be held on Rajpath on January 17, 18, 20 and 21.
"In order to facilitate the uninterrupted movement of Parade on Rajpath, there will be restrictions on the movement of traffic crossings at Rafi Marg, Janpath and Man Singh Road from 9 AM to 12 noon on these dates," Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Sharad Agarwal said in a traffic advisory issued today.
"The stretch on Rajpath from Vijay Chowk to India Gate will also remain closed to traffic," he added.