Overview
- Vijay Chowk is closed to general traffic, with Kartavya Path between Vijay Chowk and C‑Hexagon, Rafi Marg (Sunehri Masjid to Krishi Bhawan) and Raisina Road toward Vijay Chowk under restrictions.
- Movement toward Vijay Chowk is barred from the Dara Shikoh Road, Krishna Menon Marg and Sunehri Masjid roundabouts to manage flows around Raisina Hill.
- Motorists are urged to use Ring Road, Vande Mataram Marg, Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road via Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road and Minto Road as alternates.
- DTC and other city buses are diverted from regular routes between 2:00 pm and 9:30 pm to ease congestion for spectators and invitees.
- Parking for those viewing the illumination opens after 7:00 pm behind the water channels between Rafi Marg and C‑Hexagon, and DMRC says Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat exits toward Rafi Marg will be shut from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.