BRICS 2026: Delhi braces for traffic diversion tomorrow from 14:00 to 20:30, check alternate routes, diversion locations | Today’s news
Delhiites commuting through central and south Delhi, heading to the airport or planning to travel by train will have to factor in extra time from Friday afternoon as traffic diversions linked to the BRICS summit come into effect.
BRICS 2026: Traffic diversion in Delhi from 2pm tomorrow; check routes
The Delhi Traffic Police has announced traffic regulation and diversions from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Friday, September 11, when the BRICS Summit begins at the Bharat Mandapam on Pragati Maidan. The highly anticipated summit will be held from September 11 to 13 and will bring foreign leaders and delegations to the nation’s capital.
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Traffic diversions in Delhi will be in effect from 14:00 to 20:30 on September 11 due to the BRICS summit and will affect more than 35 roads and 22 key diversion points.
The BRICS summit is expected to have widespread traffic complications due to security arrangements for convoys of VVIPs and foreign delegations, leading to regulated movement around the city.
Commuters are advised to check updates from the Delhi Traffic Police for alternative routes and prefer to use the metro as many major roads will have traffic restrictions.
Yes, the use of metro service is strongly recommended for travelers heading to the airport to avoid the traffic jams expected during the BRICS summit.
Undesignated commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter central Delhi, although emergency and medical vehicles will continue to have priority.
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More than 35 roads have been identified for regulated movement and 22 diversion points have been designated across Delhi. The restrictions are related to security measures and the movement of foreign delegations and VVIP convoys. Delhi Police has deployed nearly 4,800 traffic personnel for the summit.
However, the city is not waiting for a complete shutdown. A bigger challenge for commuters could be uncertainty.
During a VVIP movement, traffic may be stopped or diverted at short notice, meaning that a route that appears open may be temporarily restricted as the motorcade approaches. Such shutdowns can also create congestion on connecting roads as diverted vehicles move to alternate corridors.
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Which roads are affected?
Among the roads mentioned in the traffic plan are Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Mathura Road, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Brig Hoshiyar Path Singh Marg, Singh Marg, Afrika Road, Singh Marg, Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Niti Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Kemal Ataturk Marg, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Press Enclave Road, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Josef Broz Tito Marg and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg.
The 22 diversion points include key locations around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Dhaula Kuan, Moti Bagh, Lodhi Road, Neela Gumbad, Oberoi flyover, Mathura Road, Bhairon Road and Mandi House.
At Dhaula Kuan, traffic will be restricted on Sardar Patel Marg, vehicles will be diverted via Ring Road or Vande Mataram Marg depending on their destination. At the Moti Bagh flyover, traffic towards Shanti Path will be regulated and traffic will be diverted towards Ring Road and Rao Tula Ram Marg. Restrictions were also planned at several intersections along Lodhi Road.
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Airport and rail travelers are advised to plan ahead
During the advisory window, the traffic police strongly recommended the metro for airport-bound passengers. Metro services are expected to remain operational, though commuters have been advised to watch for official updates.
Those traveling by road to IGI Airport from Gurugram can use NH-48 and designated service roads, while travelers from Dwarka have been advised to use Dwarka Road Sector-22 and UER-II corridor. Alternate routes have also been proposed for passengers traveling from South Delhi, West Delhi and North and East Delhi.
Commuters traveling to New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station have also been given alternative corridors, including routes via ISBT Kashmir Gate, Boulevard Road, Rani Jhansi Marg, Ring Road and Mathura Road.
The wider impact may extend beyond the roads immediately surrounding the Bharat Mandapam. Commuters between Noida and Central Delhi, East Delhi and Central areas or from Dwarka and West Delhi towards Dhaula Kuan, Airport and South Delhi could face longer journeys as traffic is pushed onto connecting routes.
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Emergency and medical vehicles will continue to have right-of-way, while essential services and supplies will remain in operation. However, non-designated commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi.
Motorists have also been asked to avoid roadside parking near the controlled corridors. Parking within a radius of 200 meters from controlled roads is prohibited, with the exception of reserved spaces.
For commuters, the advice is straightforward: don’t rely entirely on the usual route. Check the latest updates from the Delhi Traffic Police before leaving, follow the directions at the diversion points and keep plenty of extra time in hand. During VVIP movement, the fastest route on a normal day may not remain the fastest tomorrow.
