PM Modi to inaugurate new Kartavya Bhavan today: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory

Bhupinder Singh | Aug 06, 2025, 10:26 IST

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The inauguration of Kartavya Bhavan by PM Modi is a significant event for India’s administrative landscape. However, due to heightened security and high-profile attendance, the Delhi Police have imposed traffic restrictions across several key routes in New Delhi. Citizens are advised to plan their travel routes accordingly to avoid delays.

Delhi Traffic advisory today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the newly constructed Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi this evening, August 6. The event, which marks a major milestone in the Central Vista redevelopment project, has prompted Delhi Police to impose traffic restrictions in important parts of the capital.

Inauguration Timing and Venue Details

The grand inauguration of the Kartavya Bhavan will take place at 6:30 PM on Wednesday. According to officials, PM Modi will also address a public gathering at the venue following the ceremony. This event overlaps with evening rush hour, leading to anticipated traffic congestion due to the movement of VIPs, senior government officials, and invited guests.

Areas Likely to Experience Traffic Disruptions

To ensure safety and smooth vehicular movement, Delhi Police have announced traffic restrictions in the following areas:

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Traffic movement will be affected in and around Kartavya Path & C‑Hexagon on 06.08.2025 , Wednesday from 5 PM to 9 PM due to a special event.

📍 Avoid Janpath, Mansingh Road, Maulana Azad Road & surrounding areas
📍 Follow diversion points & traffic regulations… pic.twitter.com/b723RrSGny
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 5, 2025

Rajendra Prasad Road
Maulana Azad Road
Man Singh Road
Janpath
Rafi Marg
Sansad Marg
Motilal Nehru Marg
The C-Hexagon area

Additional traffic personnel, mobile patrol bikes, and cranes will be deployed to assist in managing the traffic flow. DCP (Traffic), New Delhi district, Rajeev Kumar confirmed that comprehensive arrangements have been made to ease vehicle movement during peak hours.

Special Parking for Officials and Parliamentarians

In view of the high-profile nature of the event, Delhi Police have arranged special parking provisions behind the Vigyan Bhawan. These are reserved for Members of Parliament, their secretaries, and other senior-level dignitaries attending the inauguration.

About the New Kartavya Bhavan

The newly unveiled Kartavya Bhavan-03 is part of the larger Central Vista redevelopment initiative, which aims to bring various ministries under one roof for improved coordination and administrative efficiency. The state-of-the-art building will accommodate the following ministries and offices:

Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of External Affairs
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of MSME
Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser

Design and Infrastructure Highlights

The building covers a massive area of approximately 1.5 lakh square metres, including two basement levels and seven above-ground floors. Built with a focus on modern facilities and sustainable architecture, Kartavya Bhavan symbolises the government’s vision of creating a centralised, efficient, and technologically advanced secretariat.

Delhi Police Urge Commuters to Plan Accordingly

Due to expected delays in and around Central Delhi, the Delhi Police have urged commuters to avoid the restricted areas during the event hours. Public transport and emergency services will be prioritised to minimise inconvenience to the general public.

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