The Delhi Traffic Police have announced that traffic will be regulated and diversions imposed on several major roads in central Delhi on Sunday due to the Indian Navy Half Marathon. The event, aimed at promoting fitness, healthy living, and camaraderie between the armed forces and the public, is expected to attract around 15,000 participants. The marathon will start from Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium at 5 am on February 1. Traffic on designated routes will be controlled from 4:45 am to 9 am. Emergency vehicles will have unrestricted access, while cross traffic will be allowed based on crowd levels.

The half marathon (21.01 km), beginning at 5:30 am from JLN Stadium Gate No. 1 on Bhishma Pitamah Marg, will cover Lodhi Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Mathura Road, Subramania Bharti Marg, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, India Gate C-Hexagon, Kartavya Path, Rafi Marg, Sansad Marg, Janpath Road, and other central Delhi areas before returning to the stadium. The 10-km run will start at 6:30 am, and the 5-km run at 7:30 am, covering parts of Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, Mathura Road, and nearby streets.

Traffic may be diverted at multiple points, including 4th Avenue-Bhishma Pitamah Marg junction, Kotla Red Light, Sewa Nagar Red Light, Mehar Chand Market Red Light, Aurobindo Marg-Lodhi Road junction, Rajesh Pilot Marg-Amrita Shergill Marg, Subramania Bharti Marg junctions, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Neela Gumbad, Mathura Road-Bhairon Road junction, Pandara Road junction, Janpath-Maulana Azad Road, and near Gol Dak Khana.

Authorities have suggested alternative routes for north-south and east-west corridors. Commuters on Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, Sarai Kale Khan, IP Flyover, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Dhaula Kuan, AIIMS Chowk, ITO, Connaught Place, and Naraina are advised to plan their travel accordingly. Additional arrangements will be made based on real-time conditions, police added.