Delhi Traffic Police issued a detailed travel advisory ahead of BRICS Leaders’ Summit which is slated to take place at Bharat Mandapam from 11 to 13. September. As the national capital prepares to host the grand event, the authorities set out a plan, detailing traffic diversions, restrictions and alternate routes while urging commuters to prefer the Metro and allow extra time.
With VIP convoys and international delegations expected to move through the city on the designated days, Delhi Traffic Police in a post on X stated, “Traffic arrangements may change depending on movement and security requirements” as it revealed that traffic movement across more than 35 roads will be affected.
The advisory lists 32 controlled roads that commuters must avoid which are listed below:
For those heading to New Delhi, Old Delhi and Hazarat Nizamuddin Railway Stations, check the select routes mentioned by Delhi traffic advisory to avoid any delay or disruption. The advisory mentions 3 alternate routes for New Delhi Railway Station — one from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Connaught Place, another from Ashram to JLN Marg and the third from Vande Mataram Marg to Connaught Place.
The advisory also details 3 alternate routes for Old Delhi Railway Station — one from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to SP Mukherjee Marg, another from Ashram Chowk to SP Mukherjee Marg and the third from Rani Jhansi Marg to Lothiyan Marg.
Commuters travelling to Hazarat Nizamuddin Railway Station can take two of these alternate routes — AIIMS to Mathura Road or ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Mathura Road.
Gurugram commuters can take the following route to reach the airport
For more information on routes to take from Dwarka, New Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi, North Delhi and East Delhi, check routes mentioned above.
Besides 22 diversion points and 35 controlled roads, other restrictions are also in place as street vendors in several parts of Delhi have been asked to stop vending. The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) protested against the restriction, urging authorities to ensure that security arrangements do not come at the cost of their livelihoods.
Vendors in several key areas including India Gate, Madangir, Bhikaji Cama Place, Vasant Vihar, Saket and R K Puram were allegedly asked by Delhi police to not to put up their stalls or continue vending activities, according to NASVI. “While security and traffic arrangements are an essential part of hosting an international summit, the burden of these preparations cannot be placed disproportionately on street vendors whose daily income is their only source of livelihood,” PTI quoted NASVI’s statement.
Neary 25,000 security personnel, over 100 National Security Guard (NSG) commandos and anti-drone systems have been deployed, as stringent security arrangements are in place for the 18th BRICS Summit beginning September 11. In the two-day summit, guests and heads of state from 11 member countries and 10 partner countries are expected to participate.
