Delhi Police identify more than 35 regulated roads and 22 diversion points as security arrangements intensify for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit

Delhi is preparing for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, with extensive security arrangements and traffic restrictions expected across central and south Delhi. The summit will be hosted at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, where the movement of foreign leaders, senior delegates and security motorcades is likely to affect several major roads and connecting corridors.

Delhi Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory identifying more than 35 roads that may face regulation and 22 diversion points across the capital. The restrictions are aimed at facilitating the movement of visiting dignitaries while minimising inconvenience to commuters. Police have clarified that the listed roads will not necessarily remain closed throughout the day. Traffic may be stopped, regulated or diverted temporarily depending on the movement of VIP convoys and prevailing security requirements.

Roads Commuters Should Avoid

The advisory covers several important roads in central and south Delhi. These include:

• Mathura Road

• Subramaniam Bharti Marg

• Tees January Marg

• Janpath

• Satya Marg

• Prithviraj Road

• Firoz Shah Road

• Ashoka Road

• Tughlak Road

• Neela Gumbad

• Panchsheel Marg

• Mother Teresa Crescent

• Teen Murti Marg

• Africa Avenue

• Kautilya Marg

• Bhagwan Das Road

• APJ Abdul Kalam Road

• Sardar Patel Marg

• Kartavya Path

• Purana Qila Road

• Safdarjung Road

• Nyaya Marg

Major diversion points have been identified around Dhaula Kuan, Mandi House, Lodhi Road, Neela Gumbad, Patel Chowk and Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk. Other areas likely to experience traffic regulation include Connaught Place, Pragati Maidan and routes connecting the airport with central Delhi.

Alternate Routes for Motorists

Commuters travelling through central and south Delhi have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and use alternate routes wherever possible. Depending on the location of restrictions, routes such as Ring Road, Inner Ring Road, IP Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Rao Tula Ram Marg may help motorists avoid heavily controlled corridors.

Traffic approaching Connaught Place from Tilak Marg may be diverted towards Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Sikandra Road. Commercial vehicles approaching from the ITO crossing have been advised to use IP Marg, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg.

Motorists travelling towards Gurugram or the airport may consider NH-48 and Rao Tula Ram Marg, subject to live traffic conditions and police instructions.

Metro Recommended for Airport Travel

Delhi Police have strongly recommended Metro services, particularly for passengers travelling to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Road restrictions and temporary stoppages could result in significant delays for taxis, private vehicles and buses.

Passengers should leave well in advance, keep additional travel time and check traffic updates before beginning their journey. Bus services may also be diverted during VIP movements, while access to certain roads could change at short notice.

Railway Station Routes

Traffic arrangements have also been made for passengers travelling to and from New Delhi, Old Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations.

Travellers with trains scheduled during the summit period should avoid last-minute departures and plan their route according to the latest advisory. Passengers should also account for possible diversions near central Delhi and allow extra time for security checks and traffic congestion.

Schools and Government Offices

Delhi schools will remain closed on September 11 as part of arrangements to reduce traffic pressure and facilitate the movement of visiting dignitaries. Central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi have also been announced closed for the day, while the following two days fall on the weekend.

Security Restrictions May Change

The traffic restrictions are part of wider security preparations around Bharat Mandapam, hotels hosting foreign delegations and routes used by visiting leaders. Police have urged residents to follow instructions from traffic personnel, avoid unauthorised parking and report suspicious objects or activities.

Since convoy movements may require temporary road closures, commuters should rely on real-time traffic updates rather than assume that a road will remain open throughout the day. Emergency and essential-service vehicles will receive priority passage during regulated movement.

Market Outlook

The summit-related restrictions are expected to temporarily affect commuting, logistics, deliveries, retail activity and business operations in parts of Delhi. Transport operators, commercial establishments and office-goers may face higher travel times and additional operating costs during peak security periods.

However, the disruption is likely to remain temporary if traffic management and security arrangements proceed as planned. Businesses dependent on timely deliveries should prepare alternate routes, while commuters can reduce uncertainty by using Metro services and avoiding high-security corridors.

The broader impact on economic activity will depend on the duration of restrictions, the movement of international delegations and the extent to which traffic controls affect commercial hubs, airports, railway stations and industrial supply routes.