22 diversion points identified for BRICS motorcade rehearsal

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:33:00 +0000

Hoarding seen in New Delhi area ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, in New Delhi.
| Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a public advisory ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026 motorcade rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday (September 9, 2026) evening, warning commuters of diversions and traffic restrictions on more than 35 roads across the city.

The rehearsal will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday (September 9, 2026), with Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan serving as the venue. The BRICS Summit is scheduled from September 11 to 13.

According to the advisory, traffic will be regulated at 22 diversion points covering key roads in central, south, east and New Delhi areas.

Major roads likely to be affected include Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Mathura Road, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Brig Hoshiar Singh Marg, Africa Avenue Road, Shanti Path, Janpath, Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, Niti Marg, Panchsheel Marg, APJ Abdul Kalam Road and Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg.

Traffic diversions have been planned at points including Dr. Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk, Mir Dard Chowk, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Janpath/Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, RML Hospital roundabout and Vande Mataram Marg.

The traffic police have advised commuters to follow alternative routes and allow extra travel time, particularly those heading towards airports, railway stations and inter-state bus terminals.

Metro services have been strongly recommended for airport travel during the advisory period. Commuters travelling from Gurugram, Dwarka, New Delhi, south Delhi, west Delhi and north and east Delhi have also been provided alternative routes to reach the airport and railway stations.

The advisory stated that buses may face route diversions during VIP movements, while the Metro will remain fully operational at all stations.

The traffic police have also advised motorists to park only in designated areas, with roadside parking within 200 metres of controlled roads prohibited.

Published – September 09, 2026 05:03 pm IST

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Traffic Advisory, Metro Restrictions And Other Details

admin — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:39:39 +0000

The Delhi Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory regarding the arrangements and restrictions that will be in place on the eve of New Year across the national capital. With the celebrations set to peak around popular spots such as Connaught Place, India Gate, and Hauz Khas, the Delhi Police will be taking proactive measures to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety. As per PTI, the Delhi Traffic Police will deploy around 2,500 personnel to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and form 250 teams to keep a check on drunken driving on New Year’s Eve.

Additionally, as many as 11 CAPF companies and 40 motorcycle patrol teams alongside an equal number of foot patrol teams have been pressed into service. Post 8 pm on New Year’s Eve till the conclusion of the celebrations, well after midnight, the traffic control measures will remain in place in and around Connaught Place.

Traffic restrictions

No vehicles will be allowed to proceed into this area beyond certain points such as Mandi House, Bengali Market, and various other key intersections.
Only those with valid passes can enter the inner, middle, or outer circles of Connaught Place.

Traffic Advisory

Special traffic arrangements have been made in Connaught Place and India Gate areas for the New Year Eve celebrations.

Kindly follow the advisory#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/GKEfcsa3p3

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) December 29, 2024

Parking

Parking will be limited in central areas, with specific locations designated for parking near Gole Dak Khana, Patel Chowk, and Mandi House on a first-come, first-served basis.
Unauthorised parked vehicles will be towed and subjected to penalties.

Metro advisory

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued a circular stating that exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station will be prohibited after 9 pm to ensure there is no overcrowding.

“As advised by the police authorities, to ease overcrowding on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2023), exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station will not be allowed from 9 pm onwards. However, entry of passengers will be allowed till the departure of the last train from Rajiv Chowk metro station,” read the DMRC statement.

“Commuters are requested to plan their journey accordingly,” it added.

Service will remain available as per the regular timetable on the rest of the metro network.

Diversions and public transport

For those heading to New Delhi Railway Station, alternative routes have been suggested, such as using Ram Manohar Lohiya Park Street, Mandir Marg, and Rani Jhansi Road.
Public transport users are encouraged to utilise the metro.
Anticipating congestion, authorities have advised commuters to avoid Bhairon Road/Mathura Road between Hazrat Nizamuddin and Pragati Maidan.