Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Delhi Traffic Diversions Announced Ahead of BRICS Summit
The BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi.
Because many important guests are attending, some Delhi roads will have traffic changes.
Police announced diversions at 22 points and controls on more than 35 roads.
The affected areas include central and south Delhi and roads near the summit venue.
People should leave home earlier and follow directions from traffic officers.
They are also encouraged to use the Metro or other public transport.
The Metro will start running at 6 am on September 13 to help students and other passengers.
Emergency and essential-service vehicles will be allowed to pass.
The reports give different hours for the restrictions, so travelers should check official traffic updates.
Delhi Traffic Police announced diversions at 22 points and regulated movement on more than 35 roads.
The advisory affects major routes in central and south Delhi, including roads near Bharat Mandapam, Connaught Place and Lodhi Road.
Reports differ on the restriction period: one specifies 8 am to 8 pm on September 13, while another gives 9:30 am to 9 pm on September 12 and 13.
Commuters were urged to allow extra travel time, use public transport and follow designated diversion routes.
Delhi Metro services will begin at 6 am on September 13, while emergency and essential-service vehicles will receive priority passage.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, commuters, students and essential-service operators.
- What
- Traffic diversions and regulated vehicle movement were announced for the BRICS Summit, along with an early Metro start on September 13.
- When
- The summit is reported as taking place on September 12-13, 2026; one advisory gives restrictions from 8 am to 8 pm on September 13, while another gives 9:30 am to 9 pm on September 12 and 13.
- Where
- New Delhi, particularly routes around Bharat Mandapam, central Delhi and south Delhi.
- Why
- To manage traffic and vehicle movement during the summit and help commuters, students and essential services travel safely.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Summit dates
- September 12-13, 2026
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan
- Diversion points
- 22 points
- Affected roads
- More than 35 roads
- Metro service
- All lines start at 6 am on Sunday, September 13
- Traffic timing discrepancy
- Reports cite either 8 am-8 pm on September 13 or 9:30 am-9 pm on September 12 and 13
