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Delhi Announces Traffic Curbs for Three-Day BRICS Summit
Delhi is hosting the BRICS Leaders’ Summit from September 11 to 13.
Important visitors and their motorcades will travel through the city.
Because of this, police will restrict or redirect traffic on many roads.
People going to railway stations or the airport have been given different routes to use.
Officials recommend taking the Metro and leaving extra time.
Buses will continue on roads where they are allowed, but some routes may change.
Ambulances and fire services will still be given priority.
A street-vendors’ group said the restrictions could hurt people who depend on selling goods every day.
Delhi Traffic Police will impose diversions and restrictions from September 11 to 13 for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam.
More than 35 roads will be affected, with 32 controlled roads and 22 diversion points identified in the advisory.
Commuters are urged to use the Metro and allow extra time because of VIP convoys and international delegations.
Alternate routes have been listed for New Delhi, Old Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations, as well as Delhi’s airport terminals.
Street vendors’ groups opposed restrictions in several areas, saying the measures could threaten vendors’ daily livelihoods.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, commuters, international delegations and street vendors are affected by the arrangements.
- What
- Traffic diversions, controlled roads and alternate travel routes have been announced for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
- Where
- Across Delhi, including roads near Bharat Mandapam, railway stations and Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- When
- September 11 to 13.
- Why
- The measures are intended to manage security, VIP convoys and traffic during the summit.
Security and Traffic Authorities
Street Vendors’ Representatives
Purpose of the restrictions
Security and Traffic Authorities
Delhi Traffic Police said diversions and controlled access are needed for security arrangements, VIP convoys and international delegations during the summit.
Street Vendors’ Representatives
The National Association of Street Vendors of India acknowledged that security and traffic arrangements are necessary but said their burden should not fall disproportionately on vendors.
Effect on livelihoods
Security and Traffic Authorities
Authorities asked vendors in several key areas not to put up stalls or continue vending during the arrangements.
Street Vendors’ Representatives
The vendors’ association said the restrictions could threaten daily incomes because vending is the only livelihood for some affected vendors.
Key facts
- Summit venue
- Bharat Mandapam, Delhi
- Summit dates
- September 11–13
- Controlled roads
- 32 roads are listed for avoidance in the advisory.
- Diversion points
- 22 diversion points are included in the arrangements.
- Railway stations covered
- New Delhi, Old Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations.
- Airport guidance
- Alternate routes are listed for terminals T1, T2, T3 and T4 at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- Emergency services
- Ambulances and fire services will not be affected and will be prioritized.
- Vendor response
- The National Association of Street Vendors of India protested restrictions affecting vendors in several Delhi areas.
Quotes
Delhi Traffic Police
Delhi police authority responsible for the summit traffic advisory
“Traffic arrangements may change depending on movement and security requirements”
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National Association of Street Vendors of India
Street-vendor organization that protested restrictions affecting vendors
“While security and traffic arrangements are an essential part of hosting an international summit, the burden of these preparations cannot be placed disproportionately on street vendors whose daily income is their only source of livelihood.”
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