Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Delhi Traffic Curbs Set for Three-Day BRICS Summit
Delhi will host the BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13, 2026.
Important leaders and their groups will travel through the city.
Because of this, police will control or redirect traffic on more than 35 roads.
There will be 22 diversion points where vehicles may be sent onto different routes.
People going to railway stations or the airport should leave early and follow the suggested routes.
Metro services will continue at all stations and are strongly recommended, especially for airport trips.
Buses, taxis and autorickshaws will continue to operate, but some routes and parking arrangements may change.
Ambulances, medical vehicles and essential services will receive priority.
A street-vendors’ group says restrictions in several areas could reduce vendors’ daily income.
Delhi Traffic Police will impose restrictions and diversions across more than 35 roads from September 11 to 13, 2026.
The advisory identifies 22 diversion points and controlled routes in central, south and other parts of Delhi.
Commuters are urged to plan ahead, use the Metro and allow extra time for VIP convoys and international delegations.
Alternate routes are listed for New Delhi, Old Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations, as well as Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Street-vendor restrictions in several areas have drawn objections from the National Association of Street Vendors of India over possible livelihood losses.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, commuters, public transport users, international delegations and street vendors are affected.
- What
- Traffic restrictions, diversions, 22 diversion points and alternate travel routes have been announced for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
- When
- September 11–13, 2026, with traffic expected to be particularly affected during leaders’ arrivals and VIP convoy movements.
- Where
- Delhi, especially roads near Bharat Mandapam, central and south Delhi, railway stations and Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- Why
- The arrangements are intended to manage security, VIP convoys, international delegations and traffic during the summit.
Traffic and Security Authorities
Street Vendors’ Representatives
Need for restrictions
Traffic and Security Authorities
Delhi Traffic Police says controlled roads, diversions and changing traffic arrangements are needed for security, 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 the burden should not fall disproportionately on street vendors.
Effect on livelihoods
Traffic and Security Authorities
Authorities have asked vendors in several areas, including India Gate, Madangir, Bhikaji Cama Place, Vasant Vihar, Saket and R.K. Puram, not to put up stalls or continue vending during the arrangements.
Street Vendors’ Representatives
The National Association of Street Vendors of India said vending is the only daily income source for some affected people and urged authorities to protect their livelihoods.
- Summit venue
- Bharat Mandapam, Delhi
- Summit dates
- September 11–13, 2026
- Roads affected
- More than 35 roads will face restrictions or regulated traffic.
- Diversion points
- The advisory identifies 22 diversion points across Delhi.
- Metro service
- Metro services are expected to remain available at all stations without disruption.
- Railway access
- Alternate routes are provided for New Delhi, Old Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations.
- Airport guidance
- The traffic police strongly recommends the Metro for airport travel and provides road routes from different parts of Delhi.
- Parking and vehicles
- Roadside parking within 200 metres of controlled roads is prohibited; non-destined commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi.
Sources
BRICS Summit traffic alert: Delhi lists 22 diversion points, curbs on 35+ roads from Sept 11
BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi traffic police issues 3-day traffic advisory, check roads to avoid and alternate routes
BRICS Summit 3-day traffic advisory: How to reach Railway Stations, Airport amid restrictions, diversions in Delhi
