Delhi Police has advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance as the national capital prepares to host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit from September 11 to 13, with traffic regulations and diversions expected across several key routes.
The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, bringing foreign leaders, delegates and security personnel to Delhi. The movement of high-level delegations is expected to affect traffic, particularly in central Delhi and along routes connecting the summit venue with major hotels, railway stations and the airport.
Police asks commuters to plan travel
Delhi Police has urged residents and visitors to factor additional travel time into their journeys and remain alert to changing traffic conditions.
Commuters travelling through areas affected by security arrangements may face temporary diversions or regulated movement depending on the movement of VVIP convoys. Authorities have advised people to follow instructions from traffic personnel and use alternative routes wherever necessary.
Delhi Metro recommended
With traffic restrictions expected on important road corridors, commuters have been encouraged to use public transport, particularly the Delhi Metro, wherever possible.
The advisory is intended to reduce pressure on roads during periods when traffic movement may be temporarily regulated for the movement of dignitaries and official convoys.
More than 35 roads may be affected
Previous traffic advisories issued as part of BRICS preparations have identified more than 35 roads that could experience regulated movement or diversions.
The affected corridors include stretches around Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Janpath, Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Mathura Road, Lodhi Road and other important routes in central, south and southwest Delhi.
Traffic officials have also identified multiple diversion points to manage vehicle movement during motorcade operations.
Airport and railway commuters advised to allow extra time
People travelling to or from Indira Gandhi International Airport and major railway stations have been advised to allow additional time for their journeys.
Traffic arrangements during the summit period may change depending on the movement of foreign dignitaries. Commuters have therefore been advised to check traffic updates before starting their journey and avoid unnecessary travel through high-security corridors when restrictions are active.
Summit scheduled for September 11-13
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi as the country holds the BRICS chairmanship in 2026.
The main summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam, while wider security and traffic arrangements are being implemented around the event period. Delegates are expected to begin arriving in Delhi before the main leaders’ meeting.
Security arrangements tightened
The traffic measures form part of a wider security operation for the international gathering. Delhi Police has also urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity as heightened security arrangements remain in place in the New Delhi district.
For daily commuters, the key advice is to leave early, keep additional travel time, use public transport where practical and follow traffic police directions. Conditions are expected to change depending on the movement of visiting delegations and security requirements during the summit.
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