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Delhi Traffic Advisory Issued for India Mobile Congress 2026
India Mobile Congress is a four-day technology event in Dwarka from October 7 to October 10, 2026.
It will take place at Yashobhoomi.
Many people are expected to travel near the venue.
Delhi Traffic Police has asked people to avoid Bharthal Chowk and Dhool Siras Chowk if they can.
On October 8, some heavy and commercial vehicles will face temporary restrictions on certain routes and at certain times.
Drivers should allow extra time and follow signs and police directions.
The event will showcase startups and new technologies.
More than 500 startups and small businesses are expected to attend.
India Mobile Congress 2026 will be held October 7–10 at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka.
Delhi Traffic Police advised commuters to avoid Bharthal Chowk and Dhool Siras Chowk where possible.
Temporary restrictions on heavy and commercial vehicles are planned for specified routes and times on October 8.
Motorists should plan ahead, allow extra travel time, follow diversion signs and obey traffic personnel.
The event is expected to bring together more than 500 startups and MSMEs and over 300 investment and innovation organizations.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police issued the advisory for commuters; India Mobile Congress is organized by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India.
- What
- Traffic guidance and temporary heavy- and commercial-vehicle restrictions have been announced for India Mobile Congress 2026.
- Where
- Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention and Expo Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi; nearby routes include Bharthal Chowk and Dhool Siras Chowk.
- When
- The congress runs October 7–10, 2026; vehicle restrictions are planned for October 8.
- Why
- Heavy traffic is expected around the venue during the four-day event.
Event arrangements
Commuter guidance
Managing traffic near Yashobhoomi
Event arrangements
Delhi Traffic Police plans temporary restrictions for heavy and commercial vehicles on specified routes and times on October 8, with arrangements subject to traffic conditions.
Commuter guidance
Commuters are advised to avoid two nearby junctions where possible, plan ahead, use alternate routes, allow extra time and follow police directions.
Key facts
- Event
- India Mobile Congress 2026
- Dates
- October 7–10, 2026
- Venue
- India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi, Dwarka
- Roads commuters are advised to avoid
- Bharthal Chowk and Dhool Siras Chowk, wherever possible
- Vehicle restrictions
- Temporary restrictions on heavy and commercial vehicles on specified routes and timings on October 8
- Expected participation
- More than 500 startups and MSMEs, and over 300 venture capital firms, angel networks, incubators and corporate innovation entities
- Event organizers
- Department of Telecommunications and Cellular Operators Association of India
Quotes
Delhi Traffic Police
Delhi's police authority responsible for traffic arrangements and the advisory.
“In view of India Mobile Congress–2026 at IICC, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, from 07–10 October 2026, commuters are advised to avoid Bharthal Chowk and Dhool Siras Chowk wherever possible due to expected heavy traffic.”
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