BRICS Summit 2026 Delhi traffic advisory: Roads to avoid, diversions and airport routes

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for the BRICS Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13. The plan sets out diversions, controlled roads and alternate routes while urging commuters to prefer the Metro and allow extra time.Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13. (File Photo-ITG)Delhi Traffic Police has issued an elaborate traffic plan for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit 2026, with the event scheduled at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13. With VIP convoys and international delegations expected to move through the city, motorists will face controlled roads, diversions and route restrictions, particularly across New Delhi and surrounding corridors.The advisory lists 22 diversion points, more than 35 controlled roads and several alternate routes for commuters travelling to railway stations and the airport.The Delhi Traffic Police has also strongly recommended using the Metro for airport travel and public transport during the summit period. ROADS TO AVOID DURING BRICS SUMMITMotorists have been advised not to plan routes through the following roads and stretches during the summit:Mathura Road Subramaniam Bharti MargT-Point RoadTees January MargFiroze Shah RoadTughlak RoadPanchsheel MargMother Teresa CrescentAfrica Avenue, Bhikaji Cama Place-Yashwant PlacePurana Quila RoadNyaya MargBrigadier Hoshiar Singh MargShanti PathSher Shah Suri MargSan Martin MargTilak MargDr Zakir Hussain MargRajesh Pilot MargAkbar RoadSardar Patel MargAPJ Abdul Kalam RoadKautilya MargBhagwan Das RoadKemal Ataturk MargKartavya PathPurana Quila RoadSafdarjung RoadNyaya MargThe advisory says motorists should avoid planning routes through the controlled areas for the duration of the summit.22 DIVERSION POINTS IDENTIFIEDThe traffic plan identifies 22 diversion points across key parts of Delhi. These include:Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia ChowkRam Charan Aggarwal ChowkMir Dard ChowkKasturba Gandhi Marg/Outer CircleJanpath/Connaught PlacePatel ChowkRoundabout near RML HospitalVande Mataram Marg/Bolivar MargDhaula Kuan FlyoverMoti Bagh FlyoverRoundabout, Brigadier Hoshiar Singh MargMadarsa T-PointLodhi Road/Maharishi Valmiki MargLodhi Road/Max Mueller MargLodhi Road/Raman MargLodhi Road/Arch Bishop MargLodhi Road/Mathura Road underpassNeela GumbadUnder Oberoi FlyoverU-turn opposite DPS, Mathura RoadRing Road/Barapullah RoadMandi HouseTraffic diversions will be implemented at these points depending on VIP movement and restrictions in the surrounding corridors.NEW DELHI RAILWAY STATION: ALTERNATE ROUTESPassengers travelling to New Delhi Railway Station have been given three suggested routes.Route A: ISBT Kashmiri Gate Boulevard Road Rani Jhansi Marg DBG Road Panchkuian Road Outer Circle, Connaught Place.Route B: Ashram Chowk Ring Road Raj Ghat JLN Marg.Route C: Vande Mataram Marg Dr Ambedkar Marg Panchkuian Road Outer Circle, Connaught Place.Commuters heading to the station should leave with additional travel time because routes may be affected by VIP convoy movement.OLD DELHI RAILWAY STATION: SUGGESTED ROUTESFor Old Delhi Railway Station, the advisory suggests:Route A: ISBT Kashmiri Gate Ring Road Hanuman Mandir S P Mukherjee Marg Rani Jhansi Marg Rani Jhansi Flyover Boulevard Road Lothian Road.Route B: Ashram Chowk Ring Road Raj Ghat Ring Road Hanuman Mandir S P Mukherjee Marg.Route C: Vande Mataram Marg Dr Ambedkar Marg.HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN RAILWAY STATION ROUTESFor passengers travelling to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, two routes have been suggested.Route A: Ring Road Ashram Chowk Mathura Road.Route B: ISBT Kashmiri Gate Ring Road Raj Ghat Ring Road Ashram Chowk Mathura Road.AIRPORT TRAVEL: METRO STRONGLY RECOMMENDEDDelhi Traffic Police has strongly recommended the Metro for airport travel during the summit in view of the traffic regulations.Motorists travelling to the airport should plan their journey according to their direction of travel.FROM GURUGRAMFor T3/T4/T2, the suggested route is:NH-48 Rao Gajraj Singh Marg Old Delhi-Gurugram Road UER-II service road T3 Terminal Road.For T1, the route is:NH-48 under Mahipalpur Flyover T3 Road NH-48 Mahipalpur Flyover NH-48 Ulaanbaatar Marg T1 Road.FROM DWARKAFor T3/T4/T2/T1, commuters can use:Sector 22, Dwarka Road UER-II, including the new tunnel to T3.FROM NEW DELHI AND SOUTH DELHIFor T3, the suggested route is:Ring Road AIIMS Chowk Moti Bagh Chowk RTR Marg under Shankar Vihar Flyover Sanjay T-Point service road NH-48 under Mahipalpur Flyover Rangpuri T3 Road.For T3/T4/T2/T1, commuters can use:AIIMS Chowk Ring Road Moti Bagh Chowk RTR Marg Shankar Vihar Flyover Ulaanbaatar Marg.FROM WEST DELHIFor T3/T4/T2/T1, the suggested route is:Punjabi Bagh Chowk Ring Road Raja Garden Chowk Najafgarh Road Pankha Road Dabri Dwarka Road Road No. 224 Dabri-Gurugram Road Sector 22, Dwarka Road UER-II service road NH-48 T3 Terminal Road.FROM NORTH AND EAST DELHIThe suggested route for T3/T4/T2/T1 is:ISBT Kashmiri Gate Rani Jhansi Flyover Rohtak Road Punjabi Bagh Chowk Raja Garden Chowk Najafgarh Road Pankha Road Dabri Dwarka Road Road No. 224 Dabri-Gurugram Road Sector 22, Dwarka Road UER-II service road NH-48 T3 Terminal Road.METRO TO REMAIN AVAILABLEThe advisory says Metro services will remain available at all stations without disruption, making the Metro one of the preferred options for commuters during the summit.For people travelling to the airport or other major transit hubs, the traffic police has advised allowing extra travel time and opting for public transport wherever possible.BUSES, TSRs AND TAXISBus services will continue, although necessary diversions may be introduced during VIP movements.TSRs and taxis will also face traffic restrictions. The advisory states that roadside parking will not be permitted except in designated areas, and diversions may be implemented during VIP convoy movement.IMPORTANT RULES FOR MOTORISTSThe traffic advisory also lays down several important instructions:Emergency and medical vehicles will get priority and obstruction-free access.Essential services and utility operations will be allowed uninterrupted access in all zones.Commuters travelling to airports, railway stations and ISBTs should allow extra travel time.Public transport should be preferred wherever possible.Non-destined commercial vehicles are prohibited from entering Delhi.Vehicles must be parked only in designated parking areas.Roadside parking within 200 metres of controlled roads is strictly prohibited.Motorists must follow instructions from traffic personnel deployed on the roads.People should report unidentified objects or suspicious activity to the nearest police officer.Commuters should follow official Delhi Police traffic updates for real-time changes.PUBLIC ADVISED TO PLAN TRAVEL IN ADVANCEWith the BRICS Summit bringing international leaders, dignitaries and delegations to New Delhi, traffic restrictions will remain dynamic and may change depending on VIP convoy movements.The Delhi Traffic Police has therefore urged commuters to avoid controlled corridors, use the suggested alternate routes and prefer public transport, particularly the Metro, wherever possible.The BRICS Leaders’ Summit 2026 will be held at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13.- EndsPublished On: Sep 9, 2026 15:56 IST