Chandigarh Police issue traffic advisory ahead of Republic Day rehearsals

Chandigarh, January 23: Chandigarh Traffic Police on Monday issued a traffic advisory in view of the Republic Day parade 2023 full dress rehearsal.

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As the country has geared up for the 76th Republic Day on Thursday, rehearsal for Republic Day 2023 function in Chandigarh will take place on January 24 from 9:30 am onwards at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. 

An official statement issued by Chandigarh Police requested general public to avoid the following stretch of road from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM on January 24: 

1.  From Punjab Raj Bhawan towards Sector 5-6/7-8 Chowk (Hira Singh Chowk), straight to 4/5-8/9 Chowk, straight to Sector 3/4-9/10 Chowk (New Barricade Chowk) right turn straight to Sector 1/3/4 Chowk (Old Barricade Chowk), left turn towards War Memorial, Bouganvilla Garden, Sector 3, Chandigarh. 

2. From War Memorial, Bouganvilla Garden, Sector 3 towards Old Barricade Chowk, right turn towards Matka Chowk, straight to Sector 16/17 Light Point on Jan Marg, left turn towards Lyons Light Point, right turn towards Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh.      

Chandigarh police furthermore advised the public to make use of alternative routes during the timings given above. 

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“Inconvenience caused to the general public on account of these restrictions is regretted. General public is requested to cooperate with the police,” stated Chandigarh Police.