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Metro gates, roads in central Delhi to be closed for Beating Retreat rehearsals

Exit gates of Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat metro stations facing Rafi Marg will remain closed on January 28 and 29 due to Beating Retreat security arrangements, DMRC said.

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53
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Metro gates, roads in central Delhi to be closed for Beating Retreat rehearsals

Exit gates of Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat metro stations facing Rafi Marg will remain closed for four hours on January 28 and 29, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Wednesday citing security arrangements for the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026.

The specific gates will remain closed from 2 pm to 6 pm, it said.

In a post on X, the DMRC advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance and follow station announcements during the temporary closure on both days.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Due to security arrangements for the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026, exit gates of Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat Metro Stations towards Rafi Marg will remain closed on 28th &amp; 29th January 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. <br><br>Passengers are advised to plan their travel… <a href="https://t.co/UTVJNJWEw9">pic.twitter.com/UTVJNJWEw9</a></p>&mdash; Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialDMRC/status/2016368760635146698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Enhanced security checks will be in place at all Metro stations till January 29, urging passengers to allow extra travel time and maintain discipline while queuing to ensure a smooth commute, it said.

The Delhi Traffic Police has also announced restrictions at several locations in central Delhi due to rehearsals for the ceremonial event around Vijay Chowk.

Curbs will be enforced from 4 pm to 6 pm on January 28 to facilitate security and movement arrangements in the area, it said.

The Beating Retreat ceremony is held at Vijay Chowk on the evening of January 29 each year, marking the formal conclusion of Republic Day celebrations.

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