Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Delhi Traffic Police Announces BRICS Motorcade Rehearsal Diversions
Delhi Traffic Police is practicing routes for important visitors coming to the BRICS Summit 2026.
This practice is called a motorcade rehearsal.
Several roads in Delhi may have diversions or controlled traffic.
Most reports say the main rehearsal will happen on September 5 from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
One published advisory instead lists September 6 from 9 a.m.
to 10 p.m.
More than 35 roads and 22 diversion points may be affected.
People should plan extra time, use the Delhi Metro when possible and follow police instructions.
Emergency and essential-service vehicles will receive priority passage.
Delhi Traffic Police announced traffic diversions and regulated movement for a BRICS Summit 2026 motorcade rehearsal.
Most reports place the restrictions on September 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., while one advisory states September 6 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
More than 35 roads and 22 diversion points across Delhi are identified in the detailed advisory.
Commuters are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, use the Delhi Metro and follow traffic personnel’s instructions.
Traffic disruptions are also expected from September 10 until about September 14 as foreign delegates arrive and depart.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, Delhi commuters and foreign delegates attending the BRICS Summit 2026.
- What
- Traffic diversions and regulated movement have been announced for a motorcade rehearsal and related summit preparations.
- When
- Reports differ: most state September 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; one advisory states September 6 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Broader restrictions are expected from September 10 until about September 14.
- Where
- Key routes across Delhi, including areas in central and south Delhi, routes near Bharat Mandapam and Pragati Maidan, and roads serving railway stations and the airport.
- Why
- To rehearse motorcade routes and coordinate traffic and security arrangements for the BRICS Summit 2026.
- Reported rehearsal date and hours
- September 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to most reports
- Alternative date and hours
- September 6, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to one published advisory
- 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
- Traffic assistance
- Delhi Traffic Police helpline: 1095
- Additional disruption period
- Expected from September 10 until approximately September 14
Sources
BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory for Motorcade Rehearsal
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for BRICS summit motorcade rehearsal on Sept 5
Delhi traffic police issue advisory for BRICS summit 2026 motorcade rehearsal; diversions from 10 am to 4 pm