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Delhi Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead of 2026 BRICS Summit
The BRICS Summit will take place in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026.
Because important visitors will attend, some roads may have traffic diversions.
These changes will happen from 9:30 am until 9 pm.
People are asked to leave extra time for travel.
They should use public transport, especially the Metro, when possible.
Traffic officers will guide drivers to different routes.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass first.
Metro trains will start at 6 am on September 13 to help students and other passengers travel.
Traffic diversions and regulated movement will operate across key Delhi routes on September 12 and 13 from 9:30 am to 9 pm.
Commuters have been advised to plan journeys, allow extra travel time and use public transport, especially the Metro.
Traffic personnel will direct motorists along designated diversion routes during the summit period.
Emergency and essential-service vehicles will receive priority passage under the advisory.
Delhi Metro services will begin at 6 am on all lines on Sunday, September 13, for examination-going students and the public.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, commuters, students and the general public.
- What
- Traffic diversions and regulated movement will accompany the BRICS Summit, while Metro services will start early on September 13.
- Where
- New Delhi and key routes across Delhi.
- When
- The summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2026; traffic measures will run from 9:30 am to 9 pm, and early Metro services will begin at 6 am on September 13.
- Why
- To manage movement during the BRICS Summit and facilitate timely travel for students appearing for examinations and the general public.
Key facts
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Dates
- September 12-13, 2026
- Traffic restrictions
- Diversions and regulated movement from 9:30 am to 9 pm
- Location
- New Delhi and key routes across Delhi
- Metro change
- Services begin at 6 am on Sunday, September 13
- Priority vehicles
- Emergency and essential-service vehicles
- Summit theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Quotes
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The corporation operating Delhi’s Metro system
“In view of the BRICS Summit on September 12, 2026, traffic diversions and regulated movement will be implemented on key routes across Delhi from 09:30 hrs to 21:00 hrs. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys and allow extra travel time. Prefer public transport, especially the Metro, wherever feasible.”
republicworld.com
“Early Resumption of Metro Services. To facilitate the smooth and timely movement of students appearing for examinations and the general public, Metro train services will commence at 06:00 AM on all lines on Sunday, 13th September 2026. Students and passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly.”
republicworld.com
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