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Delhi Traffic Restrictions Announced for BRICS Summit Motorcade Rehearsal
Delhi is practicing the vehicle route for an important BRICS meeting.
The practice will happen on September 3 from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
During that time, many roads will have traffic controls or diversions.
Police will manage traffic at 22 points and across more than 35 roads.
People going to airports or railway stations are encouraged to use the Metro.
Buses may take different routes when VIP vehicles are moving.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass without obstruction.
The BRICS Summit itself is scheduled for September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam.
Traffic movement will be regulated at 22 diversion points and on more than 35 roads on September 3.
The rehearsal for the BRICS Summit 2026 motorcade will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Major roads in Central Delhi, New Delhi, South Delhi and diplomatic areas will face restrictions.
Delhi Traffic Police recommends the Metro for airport and railway travel because Metro services will operate normally.
Emergency vehicles and essential services will receive access, while non-designated commercial vehicles will be barred during the regulated period.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, commuters and participants connected with the BRICS Summit 2026 motorcade rehearsal.
- What
- Traffic restrictions, diversions and regulated vehicle movement will be imposed across more than 35 roads and 22 diversion points.
- Where
- Affected areas include Central Delhi, New Delhi, South Delhi, diplomatic enclaves and routes serving airports and railway stations.
- When
- The rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12-13.
- Why
- The restrictions are intended to facilitate rehearsal of the BRICS Summit 2026 motorcade and manage VIP movement.
Key facts
- Rehearsal date
- Thursday, September 3
- Rehearsal hours
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Diversion points
- 22 points
- Affected roads
- More than 35 roads
- BRICS Summit dates
- September 12-13
- Summit venue
- Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan
- Public transport
- All Delhi Metro lines and stations will operate normally
Sources
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