BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Traffic Police Issue Advisory and Diversion Routes for Bharat Mandapam Event
Delhi Traffic Police implemented citywide diversions and regulated movement from 9:30 Am to 9:00 PM today, September 12, for the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, urging commuters to use the metro. 'Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time,' the Delhi Traffic Police said.
New Delhi is hosting the high-profile 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, prompting the Delhi Traffic Police to implement comprehensive traffic restrictions, diversions, and regulated movement across key corridors in the national capital to manage the movement of world leaders and foreign delegations.
Traffic Advisory and Timings
According to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police on X (formerly Twitter), traffic regulations and diversions are being enforced across major routes from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, September 12. ‘Can We Have a Picture?’ PM Modi Joins Young Delegates for Group Photo at BRICS Summit (Video).
Routes, Timings, and Diversions in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit
BRICS Summit 2026
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
📍 In view of the BRICS Summit on September 12, 2026, traffic diversions and regulated movement will be implemented on key routes across Delhi from 09:30 hrs to 21:00 hrs.
•Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow… pic.twitter.com/GEnMwImyS9
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 11, 2026
Authorities have urged commuters to plan their journeys well in advance, allow extra travel time, and prioritise public transport - particularly the Delhi Metro - whenever possible. While traffic will not be entirely shut down across the city, movement will be systematically regulated. Emergency and essential-service vehicles will be granted unhindered priority passage through all checkpoints.
Affected Routes and Corridors
The summit-related arrangements impact several major arterial roads, diplomatic enclaves, and central thoroughfares throughout the city. Motorists are advised to avoid the following affected stretches:
- Key Avenues & Margs: Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Mathura Road, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, and Brig. Hoshiary Singh Marg.
- Central & South Delhi Corridors: Africa Avenue Road, Satya Marg, Shanti Path, Janpath, Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Niti Marg, Panchsheel Marg, and Kemal Ataturk Marg.
- Additional Restricted Stretches: APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Press Enclave Road, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Josef Broz Tito Marg, and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg. ‘Iran Won’t Surrender to Oppression’: Masoud Pezeshkian Accuses US of Sowing Division at BRICS Summit.
Background and Context
The strict traffic protocols are part of a multi-layered security grid established as India hosts heads of state, government officials, and international delegates for the two-day diplomatic gathering. Security and traffic personnel remain stationed across designated routes to maintain order during the high-level proceedings.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 12, 2026 07:32 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
