Archive · 11 Sep 2026
BRICS Summit Preparations Expected to Snarl Central Delhi Traffic
Delhi is getting ready for the BRICS Summit this weekend.
Important guests from member countries will arrive in the city.
Their cars and convoys will travel through Central Delhi.
This may make many roads crowded.
People visiting Janpath or India Gate may need to change their plans.
Central government offices will be closed on Friday.
Some private companies are asking workers to work from home.
These steps are meant to reduce traffic, but delays are still expected.
Central Delhi is preparing to host the BRICS Summit this weekend.
VVIP movement is expected on roads leading toward Central Delhi from Friday.
Dignitaries from BRICS member countries are scheduled to arrive in the Capital.
Friday has been declared a holiday for Central government offices to reduce traffic.
Some private firms are allowing employees to work from home, but long convoys are still expected.
- Who
- Dignitaries from BRICS member countries, VVIPs, Delhi commuters and residents.
- What
- Preparations for the BRICS Summit are expected to cause traffic disruptions because of VVIP movement.
- When
- Starting Friday and continuing through the summit weekend.
- Where
- Central Delhi and arterial roads leading toward the area, including routes near Janpath and India Gate.
- Why
- Convoys carrying summit invitees and VVIPs are expected to use major roads.
- Event
- BRICS Summit
- Location
- Central Delhi, India
- Traffic period
- Starting Friday and continuing through the weekend
- Expected disruption
- VVIP movement and long convoys on arterial routes
- Government offices
- Friday has been declared a holiday at Central government offices
- Private-sector response
- Some private firms are allowing employees to work from home