Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Delhi Traffic Curbs Tighten Ahead of BRICS Summit Movements
Delhi is hosting the BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam.
The city will not completely close during the summit.
Police may briefly stop or redirect vehicles when important visitors travel.
More than 35 roads and 22 diversion points could be affected.
Some restrictions are planned for the evening of September 11 and other restrictions for the evening of September 12.
The overall period of possible disruption is expected to last from September 10 to around September 14.
The articles differ slightly on the summit dates, with some saying September 11-13 and others saying September 12-13.
The Metro, buses and taxis will still operate, but some routes and access points may change.
People should leave early, follow police instructions and rely on official traffic updates.
Delhi will not shut down, but VVIP movements may cause temporary stoppages and diversions from September 10 to around September 14.
More than 35 roads and 22 diversion points are expected to face restrictions, including Mathura Road, Sardar Patel Marg, Janpath, Ashoka Road and routes near Bharat Mandapam.
On September 11, traffic will be regulated from 2 pm to 8:30 pm, while separate restrictions are scheduled for September 12 from 8:15 pm to 11 pm.
Nearly 4,800 traffic personnel have been deployed, with officials anticipating around 70-80 or more high-security movements daily.
The Metro, buses, taxis and essential services will continue, although routes, station access, parking and pick-up points may be regulated.
- Who
- The Delhi Traffic Police, foreign delegations, dignitaries, commuters and Delhi residents are affected.
- What
- Temporary traffic stoppages, diversions and access restrictions will accompany VVIP movements during the BRICS Summit.
- When
- The broader restriction period is expected from September 10 to around September 14; scheduled restrictions include September 11 from 2 pm to 8:30 pm and September 12 from 8:15 pm to 11 pm.
- Where
- Affected areas include central, south and New Delhi, Bharat Mandapam and Pragati Maidan, India Gate, Connaught Place, the airport corridor and other VVIP routes.
- Why
- The measures are intended to support security arrangements and coordinate the movements of foreign leaders and delegations.
- Summit venue
- Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan
- Reported summit dates
- Most reports identify September 12-13; one advisory describes September 11-13
- Potential restriction period
- September 10 to around September 14
- Scheduled September 11 restrictions
- Traffic regulation from 2 pm to 8:30 pm
- Scheduled September 12 restrictions
- Traffic regulation from 8:15 pm to 11 pm; the Bharat Mandapam area will be treated as a prohibited zone for general vehicular movement
- Affected network
- More than 35 roads and 22 diversion points, including major routes around central and south Delhi
- Traffic deployment
- Nearly 4,800 traffic personnel
- Public transport and services
- The Metro, buses, autos, taxis and app-based cabs will operate, while emergency and essential-service vehicles will receive priority passage
Sources
BRICS Summit: Traffic restrictions in Delhi on Sep 12 evening
BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi won’t shut down, but VVIP movements may trigger traffic stoppages
Delhi traffic advisory 12 September: Restrictions and diversions on key routes amid BRICS Summit; check alternate routes
Delhi won't shut for BRICS Summit, but VVIP routes face curbs
