The security has been strengthened in New Delhi in preparation for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit from September 11 to 13, 2026. A lot of foreign leaders, government officials, diplomatic delegations and security personnel are expected to travel to the city, with road blocks and diversions on many major roads.
The summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, one of Delhi’s most popular convention and exhibition venues. There will be VIP traffic at the summit, the Delhi Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory advising commuters to plan their journey in advance and avoid routes that are likely to be subject to greater security checks, temporary stoppages or diversions.
As of now, more than 35 roads and major corridors will be under the control of traffic control and 22 diversion points have been identified, the advisory says. The measures are mainly targeted at the New Delhi district and neighboring areas through which VIP convoys are expected to travel. We aim to ensure smooth and secure movement of visiting dignitaries and to reduce inconvenience to citizens.
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BRICS Summit 2026: Roads to Avoid in Delhi
Delhi Police has advised motorists to avoid roads that are in or close to the controlled traffic zones. The roads affected include Mathura Road, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Tees January Marg, Janpath, Satya Marg, Prithviraj Road, Firoz Shah Road and Ashoka Road.
Other important roads included in the advisory are Tughlak Road, Neela Gumbad, Panchsheel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Africa Avenue and Kautilya Marg. Bhagwan Das Road, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Sardar Patel Marg, Kartavya Path, Purana Qila Road, Safdarjung Road and Nyaya Marg are also among the roads where commuters might experience traffic restrictions.
These roads are strategically important because they connect many of central and south Delhi’s key points of government offices, diplomatic areas, major landmarks and railway stations and other important places. Thus, even a short-term road restriction could result in congestion on nearby roads.
The traffic diversion and alternative routes
The traffic advisory also identifies diversion points around a number of major places like Dhaula Kuan, Mandi House, Lodhi Road, Neela Gumbad, Patel Chowk and Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk. Residents who approach these places should expect road diversions and make sure to allow more time for travel.
People who are going to the airport or major railway stations should plan their trip very carefully. Because VIP convoys may require temporary traffic holds, commuters may be delayed even on roads that are not completely closed. Delhi Police will be able to regulate traffic in a dynamic manner as visiting dignitaries and the security situation are changing as well.
The restrictions do not necessarily mean that every road mentioned in the advisory will remain closed throughout the day. Traffic may be controlled, stopped briefly or diverted whenever a VIP convoy passes through a particular corridor. This means that road conditions could change quickly during the summit.
Delhi Commuters are advised to plan ahead.
The BRICS Summit will add further pressure on more commuters in central Delhi as tens of thousands of commuters are traveling to the city every day and hence traffic is expected to be heavy. So, you will be guided to check traffic updates before you leave and avoid driving through restricted areas during peak periods of traffic.
And those who are going to the airport, railway stations, government offices and commercial areas should probably leave earlier. In some cases public transport is the most convenient way for commuters to get there too, if road restrictions are in place.
The BRICS Summit is a major international diplomatic event and requires extensive security coordination. Delhi Police, security agencies and other authorities are expected to be on high alert throughout the three-day gathering. Traffic restrictions are therefore likely to be based on real-time requirements rather than a fixed closure schedule on every road.
For Delhi residents, the key takeaway is to be alert and flexible on the road and look at the road conditions for safe travel and to remain flexible while travelling between September 11-13. Keeping up with traffic advisories, waiting for the official traffic alerts and extra time to go by in place and keeping alternate routes on the map when travelling can help reduce the impact of temporary detours.
As world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam for the BRICS leaders’ summit on the capital, the capital remains under increased security. Although authorities are working hard to minimise inconvenience, commuters should expect frequent road restrictions on a few major corridors and plan their journey around them.
