Delhi Traffic Alert: Beating Retreat Ceremony to Cause Major Diversions Thursday

• Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in effect in New Delhi on Thursday, January 29, from 2 pm to 9.30 pm.
• The curbs are due to the Beating Retreat ceremony and illumination events at Vijay Chowk, Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block, and Parliament House.
• Vijay Chowk will be closed, and traffic will be restricted on Rafi Marg, Raisina Road, Dara Shikoh Road, Krishna Menon Marg, and Sunehri Masjid roundabout.
• Kartavya Path between Vijay Chowk and C Hexagon will also be closed to general traffic.
• Commuters are advised to use alternate routes like Ring Road, Vande Mataram Marg, and Aurobindo Marg; DTC buses will also be diverted.

Why It Matters: Expect significant traffic disruptions in New Delhi on Thursday due to the Beating Retreat ceremony.