# Delhi traffic curbs for Red Fort rehearsal, August 15 passes online 2026-08-13T11:37:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Delhi’s full-dress rehearsal for the 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, has triggered heavy traffic restrictions around the Red Fort from 4 am to 10 am, with several arterial roads closed to general traffic. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to use the Metro and avoid non-essential journeys in central and north Delhi. Security across the capital has been stepped up, including drone surveillance, vehicle checks, and mock drills by police in multiple districts. Separately, the Ministry of Defence has opened online booking for Independence Day ceremony passes at the Red Fort via the Aamantran portal. Tickets are priced at Rs 20 (general), Rs 100 (standard), and Rs 500 (premium). Applicants need a valid Aadhaar, voter ID, or passport. Security measures include patrolling at borders, markets, and sensitive locations, as well as crowd-control training for police personnel. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - livemint.com - ndtv.com Tags: Delhi traffic, fuel prices, gold prices, Independence Day, Red Fort, security Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/traffic-curbs-in-delhi-for-red-fort-rehearsal-avoid-roads/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/traffic-curbs-in-delhi-for-red-fort-rehearsal-avoid-roads/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.