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BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Traffic Restrictions, Not Complete Shutdown
Delhi is hosting the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13.
The city will not be completely closed.
However, police may briefly stop or redirect traffic when important visitors travel.
These changes could happen between September 10 and about September 14.
Many roads in central, south and western Delhi may be affected.
Public transport will continue, but some bus routes and metro entrances may change temporarily.
People going to exams, hospitals or the airport should plan extra time.
Police are asking residents to carry identification in controlled areas and follow official instructions.
They are also warning people not to believe unverified messages about a total Delhi shutdown.
Delhi will remain open during the September 12-13 BRICS Summit, but VVIP movements may cause temporary stoppages and diversions.
Traffic restrictions are expected from September 10 to around September 14, depending on security requirements and delegation movements.
More than 35 roads may be affected, including Mathura Road, Shanti Path, Janpath, Ashoka Road and routes near the airport.
Around 4,800 traffic personnel have been deployed, with officials anticipating 70-80 or more high-security movements across the city each day.
The Delhi Metro, buses, taxis and essential services will continue operating, although routes, station access and vehicle movement may be regulated.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, foreign delegations, dignitaries, commuters and residents are involved.
- What
- Temporary traffic stoppages, diversions and access restrictions will be imposed during VVIP movements for the BRICS Summit.
- Where
- Delhi, particularly routes around Bharat Mandapam, central Delhi, south Delhi, the airport and other VVIP travel corridors.
- When
- Restrictions are expected from September 10 to around September 14; the summit is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026.
- Why
- The measures are intended to support security arrangements for leaders and delegations attending the summit.
Key facts
- Summit dates
- September 12-13, 2026
- Expected restriction period
- September 10 to around September 14
- Traffic personnel
- Nearly 4,800 deployed
- Potentially affected roads
- More than 35 roads
- High-security movements
- Around 70-80 or more may occur across the city in a single day
- Public transport
- The Delhi Metro and buses will continue operating, subject to temporary regulation
- Controlled-area residents
- Residents may move subject to security arrangements and should carry valid identification and address proof
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