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Delhi Announces Traffic Diversions for BRICS Motorcade Rehearsal
Delhi is practicing the vehicle routes that leaders will use for the BRICS Summit.
This practice will happen on September 5 from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
During that time, many roads may have diversions or controlled traffic.
More than 35 roads and 22 junctions could be affected.
The summit itself will take place at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13.
Traffic may also be affected from September 10 until about September 14.
People should leave earlier than usual and consider taking the Metro.
Emergency and essential-service vehicles will be given priority passage.
Traffic diversions and regulated movement will operate across key Delhi routes on September 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The rehearsal is for the BRICS Summit 2026, scheduled at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13.
More than 35 roads and 22 diversion points have been identified in the advisory.
Commuters are urged to plan ahead, allow extra time, use the Metro, and follow traffic personnel’s instructions.
Further restrictions are likely from September 10 to around September 14 as foreign delegates arrive and depart.
- Who
- The Delhi Traffic Police and commuters in Delhi; foreign delegates are expected for the summit.
- What
- Traffic diversions and regulated movement have been announced for a BRICS Summit 2026 motorcade rehearsal.
- Where
- Across key roads and junctions in central, south and southwest Delhi, including routes near Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan.
- When
- September 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; broader restrictions are likely from September 10 to around September 14.
- Why
- To facilitate the motorcade rehearsal and movements connected with the BRICS Summit 2026.
Key facts
- Rehearsal date
- September 5
- Rehearsal hours
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Summit venue
- Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan
- Summit dates
- September 11 to 13, 2026
- Roads affected
- More than 35 roads
- Diversion points
- 22 points across Delhi
- Expected wider restrictions
- From September 10 until delegates’ departure around September 14
- Recommended transport
- Public transport, particularly the Metro
Quotes
Delhi Traffic Police
The Delhi police department responsible for regulating traffic in the national capital
“Emergency and essential-service vehicles will receive priority passage”
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