Republic Day Rehearsal: Delhi Roads Closed, Metro Gates Shut Today

• A full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade will be held on January 23, starting at 10:30 AM from Vijay Chowk to Red Fort.
• Traffic on Kartavya Path (Vijay Chowk to India Gate) has been restricted since January 22, with several roads leading to it closed.
• Entry of vehicles towards Kartavya Path in C-Hexagon (India Gate area) will be restricted from 9:15 AM.
• Six Delhi Metro stations (Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, ITO) will have specific gates closed on January 23 and 26.
• Alternative routes are advised for North-South and East-West Delhi travel, with potential congestion expected at various points.

Why It Matters: Republic Day rehearsal today causes significant traffic diversions and metro gate closures in Delhi.