The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory implementing extensive road restrictions, motorcade-rehearsal diversions, and regulated vehicular movement across more than 35 key arterial roads in central, south, and southwest Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. Scheduled from September 11 to 13 at the Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, the high-profile geopolitical gathering is set to host world leaders, prompting authorities to urge commuters to rely heavily on the Delhi Metro network and plan for significant transit delays. Heavy VIP Movement Prompts Capital-Wide Traffic RegulationsWith heads of state, foreign delegations, and diplomatic invitees arriving in the national capital starting September 10, the Delhi Police has rolled out an elaborate traffic control plan to ensure seamless security protocols. The arrangements cover diplomatic corridors, transit paths around major hotels, and direct routes leading to the primary summit venue, Bharat Mandapam. Authorities have designated 22 strategic diversion points across central and southern sectors of the city. Traffic personnel will be deployed in large numbers to clear motorcade corridors, control intersection density, and direct private vehicles onto alternate bypasses. Motorists traveling during peak morning and evening windows are being strongly advised to check real-time traffic updates before setting out.Key Affected Routes and Road RestrictionsCommuters navigating central, south, and southwest Delhi will encounter temporary closures, heavy regulations, or diverted movement along major corridors. The list of prominently affected routes includes: VVIP Corridors: Sardar Patel Marg, Shanti Path, Panchsheel Marg, Teen Murti Marg, and Akbar Road. Central & Arterial Stretches: Janpath, Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, and Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg. South & Outer Connectors: Africa Avenue, Mahatma Gandhi Road (Ring Road), Lodhi Road, Mother Teresa Crescent, and the Dhaula Kuan flyover belt. Key intersections identified as primary diversion junctions include Patel Chowk, Mandi House roundabout, RML Hospital roundabout, Moti Bagh Flyover, and W-Point (Dr. Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk). Traffic hitting these points will be rerouted onto outer arterial roads such as Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, IP Marg, Sikandra Road, and Sri Aurobindo Marg. Guidelines for Commuters, Office-Goers, and Airport TravelersThe Delhi Traffic Police has urged residents to adjust their daily transit habits between September 10 and September 14, as regulations will remain active from the arrival of international dignitaries through their departure. Public Transport Priority: Citizens are requested to use the Delhi Metro for all travel inside the city center, as rail services will run on normal schedules and bypass surface-level road blockades.Airport and Railway Passengers: Travelers heading toward Indira Gandhi International Airport (Terminal 1 and Terminal 3) or the New Delhi and Old Delhi Railway Stations must leave significantly earlier than usual. The Delhi Police recommends taking the Airport Express Metro Line or using Ring Road bypasses to avoid core VIP motorcade zones. Emergency Services: Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and fire brigades, will be granted priority passage through dedicated lanes, regardless of VIP movements.High-Stakes Summit at Bharat MandapamThe traffic restrictions reflect the scale of the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted under India's 2026 chairship around the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". Bringing together top leadership from founding and expanded member nations—including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia—the summit discussions will focus on global economic governance, supply chain resilience, and regional stability. Because the central district around Pragati Maidan will be tightly controlled for the duration of the event, city officials have appealed for public cooperation to ensure smooth civic operations and world-class hospitality for international delegates.Also Read :- BRICS Summit 2026: India to Host 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13
