NH-48 traffic alert: Commuters advised to expect delays on August 13

Traffic restrictions on NH-48 near Sangwari and Kapdiwas are set to disrupt Delhi-Jaipur travel on August 13. The curbs, linked to Delhi's Independence Day full-dress rehearsal, are expected to worsen congestion and extend journey times.Traffic restrictions on NH-48 near Sangwari and Kapdiwas are set to disrupt Delhi-Jaipur travel on August 13.(File image)Commuters travelling between Delhi and Jaipur on NH-48 are likely to face delays on August 13, 2026, due to traffic restrictions put in place in view of the Full-Dress Rehearsal for Independence Day in Delhi.The District Administration, Rewari, has restricted the entry of heavy vehicles coming from the Jaipur side on NH-48 near Sangwari and Kapdiwas. Such vehicles are being diverted through alternate routes as part of the traffic management arrangements.HEAVY CONGESTION LIKELY NEAR SANGWARI AND KAPDIWASWith heavy vehicles being diverted, congestion is likely to increase around the Sangwari-Kapdiwas stretch of NH-48. Commuters travelling on the Delhi-Jaipur and Jaipur-Delhi corridors are advised to keep additional travel time in hand and plan their journeys accordingly.The restrictions are part of arrangements being made to manage traffic movement during the Independence Day full-dress rehearsal and to ensure smoother movement on the affected routes. COMMUTERS ADVISED TO FOLLOW DIVERSION ROUTESRoad users travelling through the affected stretch should follow the designated diversion routes and instructions issued by the traffic police and district administration.Commuters are also advised to check traffic conditions before starting their journey and avoid unnecessary travel through congested stretches wherever possible.MAINTAIN LANE DISCIPLINE Motorists approaching Sangwari and Kapdiwas should exercise extra caution due to the expected increase in traffic.Drivers should avoid sudden or unnecessary lane changes, maintain lane discipline and follow traffic signs and instructions from personnel deployed on the route.NHAI URGES COMMUTERS TO COOPERATEThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has requested all road users to cooperate with traffic authorities and follow the traffic management measures in place.Travellers using NH-48 on August 13 should plan ahead, allow extra time for their journey and remain cautious while passing through the Sangwari-Kapdiwas stretch.- EndsPublished By: Chaitanya DhawanPublished On: Aug 13, 2026 12:10 IST