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The national capital New Delhi is once again all set to host the 18th BRICS Summit (BRICS Summit 2026), one of the most powerful economic forums in the world. Heads of state, top diplomats and hundreds of foreign representatives of the extended member countries of BRICS including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa are participating in this three-day international Mahamanthan, running from 11 September to 13 September 2026, at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam located at Pragati Maidan.
To ensure impenetrable security of foreign VVIP guests and uninterrupted movement of their huge motorcades consisting of dozens of bulletproof vehicles, Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory. There will be strict restrictions on entry of normal vehicles in many parts of Lutyens Delhi and Central Delhi during the next 72 hours. The Traffic Police has appealed to the common citizens to use Delhi Metro instead of private vehicles to avoid inconvenience and to have complete information about alternative routes before leaving home.
According to the Delhi Traffic Police advisory, more than 35 roads in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area, Diplomatic Enclave and around Bharat Mandapam have been declared ‘Regulated/Controlled Zones’. Only pass holder vehicles, authorized diplomatic convoys and emergency vehicles will be allowed on these routes:
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Roads of Central and Lutyens Delhi: Mathura Road (Bhairon Marg to W-Point), Tilak Marg, C-Hexagon (India Gate), Shershah Suri Marg, Purana Qila Road, Bhagwan Das Road, Ferozshah Road, Copernicus Marg and Mandi House Square.
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VVIP Movement Corridor: Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Tughlaq Road, Safdarjung Road and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road.
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Diplomatic and South Delhi Connectors: Shanti Path, Neeti Marg, Satya Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Kautilya Marg, Africa Avenue (Bhikaji Cama Place to Yashwant Place), Joseph Broz Tito Marg and Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg.
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Connaught Place and ITO area: Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Janpath, Tolstoy Marg, Barakhamba Road and Minto Road. Entry of heavy vehicles and non-destination commercial vehicles will also be completely banned at ITO Chowk.
To control the heavy traffic pressure and deal with the jam, Delhi Police has strategically created 22 major diversion points:
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W-Point (Dr. Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk): Traffic heading towards Mathura Road and Tilak Marg is being diverted towards Bahadur Shah Zafar (BSZ) Marg, IP Marg and Sikandra Road.
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Patel Chowk and RML Roundabout: There will be restrictions on movement towards Parliament Street and Windsor Place; Drivers can use Ashok Road and Baba Kharak Singh Marg.
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Dhaula Kuan and Moti Bagh Flyover: Traffic on Sardar Patel Marg and Shanti Path will be stopped and directed towards Outer Ring Road, Rao Tula Ram (RTR) Marg and Vande Mataram Marg.
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Lodhi Road Underpass and Neela Gumbad: Vehicles heading towards Bharat Mandapam and Oberoi flyover were diverted towards Barapula Elevated Road and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg.
If you have a train or flight between September 11 and 13, leave with at least 1 to 2 hours extra time than usual:
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Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport): Traffic police stopped passengers going to the airport Airport Express Metro Line (Orange Line) It is strictly advised to use. UER-II (Urban Extension Road-2) and NH-48 service road from Gurgaon and Dwarka side will remain open for those traveling by road. Commuters from South and East Delhi can take the route of AIIMS Chowk, Moti Bagh, RTR Marg and Mahipalpur flyover.
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New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS): Avoid going towards Ajmeri Gate and Kasturba Gandhi Marg. Passengers should take the route from Paharganj side to Outer Circle Connaught Place via DBG Road and Panchkuian Road. The second option is from Ashram Chowk via Ring Road to Rajghat and JLN route.
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Old Delhi Railway Station (ODRS): Use the corridor of Kashmiri Gate ISBT, Ring Road, Hanuman Mandir and SP Mukherjee Marg.
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Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station: Reach the station via AIIMS Chowk, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk and Mathura Road.
The biggest relief for the people of Delhi is that during the summit Train services will operate normally at all stations of Delhi Metro network.. However, due to security reasons, some entry/exit gates of Supreme Court Metro Station may be restricted for a short period during VVIP movement.
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Arrangement of Green Corridor: Delhi Police has clarified that 24 hours uninterrupted ‘green corridor’ will be available for emergency medical vehicles (ambulances) and fire tenders, so that no patient is delayed in reaching the hospital.
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No-entry on commercial vehicles: A complete ban has been imposed on the entry of non-destined heavy commercial vehicles in Delhi from the midnight of September 10.
Citizens have been advised to keep checking live traffic updates by contacting the official X (Twitter) handle of Delhi Traffic Police or helpline number 1095 in case of any confusion.