In anticipation of the upcoming high-level BRICS Summit 2026, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an extensive traffic advisory detailing comprehensive route diversions, road closures, and regulated vehicular movements across the national capital. The specialized security measures are being implemented to facilitate a full-scale VVIP motorcade rehearsal scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. With high-profile world leaders and international delegations slated to attend the multilateral summit hosted under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, authorities are rigorously testing the security apparatus, transit logistics, and emergency response capabilities along designated diplomatic routes connecting luxury accommodations with the primary summit venue at Bharat Mandapam.
According to official notifications released by the traffic department, stringent traffic regulations and controlled movements will remain actively enforced from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During this four-hour operational window, multiple primary corridors in New Delhi and South Delhi will experience heavy surveillance, temporary traffic halts, and selective access controls. Commuters travelling across Central Delhi, the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, and arterial links connecting the capital to neighboring suburban hubs have been strongly advised to plan their journeys well in advance, factor in considerable transit buffers, and rely primarily on mass transit networks to prevent unnecessary delays.
The full-scale carcade rehearsal involves multi-agency coordination among the Delhi Police, central paramilitary units, the Special Protection Group, and national security agencies. The drills are meticulously designed to simulate real-time movements of head-of-state motorcades navigating between prime central transit points, VVIP residential suites, and the summit convention complex. To execute these drills with precision, traffic personnel will enforce phased curbs across major thoroughfares, creating secure green corridors that require regular vehicular traffic to be diverted onto auxiliary roads and peripheral rings.
Motorists in the capital will encounter significant movement restrictions across several critical arterial corridors. The central roads slated for regulated movement include Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, and Subramaniam Bharti Marg. Heavy regulation will also be maintained along Mathura Road, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, Zakir Hussain Marg, Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Marg, and Africa Avenue. Furthermore, diplomatic and administrative avenues including Satya Marg, Shanti Path, Niti Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Kemal Ataturk Marg, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Janpath, Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, and the Ranjeet Singh Flyover will remain subject to periodic blocks and controlled access.
Specific road junctions will have dedicated barriers to manage peak traffic flow and prevent gridlocks near sensitive diplomatic zones. Vehicles arriving at Dr. Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (popularly known as W-Point), under the Lodhi Flyover, or under the Oberoi Flyover will strictly not be permitted to enter Mathura Road. Near the India Gate hexagon, vehicular traffic originating from Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Janpath will be barred from advancing directly towards C-Hexagon and the Outer Circle of Connaught Place. Similarly, central intersections around Mandi House will see blocked entry points towards Feroz Shah Road, Bhagwan Das Road, and Copernicus Marg, redirecting non-essential private transit away from the core administrative zone.
Traffic approaching South Delhi and the diplomatic district from outer junctions will also be redirected. Commuters traversing the Dhaula Kuan Flyover will not be allowed to proceed down Sardar Patel Marg, while vehicles travelling over the Moti Bagh Flyover will face barricades preventing direct entry into Shanti Path. Peripheral corridors including Press Enclave Road, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Josip Broz Tito Marg, and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg will experience regulated traffic depending on the real-time location of the motorcade convoy.
To alleviate congestion for daily commuters and long-distance travelers, the Delhi Traffic Police has formulated detailed alternate route guidance, specifically catering to those headed toward major transportation hubs such as the Indira Gandhi International Airport and major railway terminals. Passengers travelling to Airport Terminals 1, 2, and 3 from Gurugram are encouraged to utilize National Highway 48 connecting directly to Rao Gajraj Singh Marg, or choose Old Delhi Gurugram Road via the newly expanded Urban Extension Road II (UER II). Travelers starting from Dwarka can take Sector 22 toward Dwarka Road and access the dedicated UER II tunnel infrastructure for direct and uninterrupted access to Terminal 3.
Commuters departing from South Delhi and New Delhi districts toward the airport are advised to navigate through Ring Road via the AIIMS Chowk flyover, proceeding past Moti Bagh Chowk and connecting through Rao Tula Ram (RTR) Marg. For passengers moving from West Delhi, North Delhi, and East Delhi, authorities suggest routing through ISBT Kashmiri Gate or Punjabi Bagh Chowk toward Raja Garden and Najafgarh Road, before linking onto UER II via Dwarka Road to bypass central New Delhi entirely.
Extensive alternate routing has also been instituted for passengers travelling to railway hubs across the city. Those travelling to New Delhi Railway Station should utilize routes through ISBT Kashmiri Gate and Boulevard Road, navigate via the Ashram Chowk and Ring Road bypass, or transit through Vande Mataram Marg and Panchkuian Road. For Old Delhi Railway Station, recommended routes encompass ISBT Kashmiri Gate via the northern Ring Road corridor or Vande Mataram Marg leading across the Rani Jhansi Flyover. Passengers heading to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station are urged to utilize the outer Ring Road loop via AIIMS and Ashram Chowk.
Public transportation infrastructure will operate under specialized protocols during the rehearsal window. Delhi Police has reaffirmed that Delhi Metro rail services will run entirely normally across all lines, routes, and stations without interruptions, making the metro the fastest and most reliable travel medium across the National Capital Region. Conversely, surface public transport including city buses, taxis, and app-based auto-rickshaws will encounter intermittent diversions to accommodate the motorcade. Taxi drivers and auto operators have been strictly prohibited from picking up or dropping passengers along roadside corridors within 200 meters of the restricted routes, with roadside parking forbidden outside formally designated parking bays.
Strict guidelines have also been issued regarding commercial vehicles and logistics. Medium and heavy goods carriers, along with non-destined commercial vehicles passing through the capital, will not be permitted to enter Central Delhi or travel past Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A-Point) toward W-Point between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Logistics operators have been urged to reschedule daytime freight operations or leverage peripheral bypasses like the Western and Eastern Peripheral Expressways.
Despite the sweeping security protocols, the traffic administration has made explicit provisions to ensure that emergency, medical, and essential service vehicles face zero impediments. Ambulances, hospital staff vehicles, emergency responders, fire tenders, and utility supply vans will receive immediate priority clearance through all barricaded corridors and checkpoints. Commuters encountering medical emergencies on restricted stretches can approach on-duty traffic personnel for immediate escort and route facilitation.
Delhi Traffic Police has deployed thousands of traffic marshals, local police personnel, and rapid response units across major intersections to direct vehicles and maintain smooth road order. Citizens are requested to follow lane discipline, obey on-ground traffic directives, and monitor official social media channels for live traffic alerts and real-time corridor updates. By adhering to designated alternate routes and prioritizing the metro network, residents and visitors can navigate the capital efficiently while Delhi completes essential preparations for the BRICS 2026 Summit.