New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Friday released a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, warning motorists of regulated movement, restricted stretches and designated diversion points across central and adjoining parts of the national capital on 12 September. Restrictions will be in force between 9:30 am and 9:30 pm, the advisory said.
Areas to be affected and travel guidance
The advisory highlights that roads surrounding the Bharat Mandapam/Pragati Maidan complex will face the most significant curbs, with several arterial corridors linking the central Delhi zone to north, south, east and west Delhi also subject to controls. The Delhi Police urged commuters to plan journeys in advance, use the Metro where possible and follow directions issued by traffic personnel to avoid inconvenience.
- Traffic control measures and diversions will apply from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm on 12 September.
- Emergency and essential-service vehicles will get priority passage.
- Commuters are advised to follow the marked alternative routes and obey traffic staff.
Key corridors, prohibited stretches and diversion points
The advisory map, circulated by the Delhi Police and reported by ANI, categorises road sections into controlled, prohibited and alternative routes and marks diversion points. Major thoroughfares named in the advisory include:
- Ring Road
- Mathura Road
- Bhairon Marg
- Tilak Marg
- India Gate/C‑Hexagon area
- Sardar Patel Marg
- Patel Road
- NH‑48
- Parade Road
- Several roads within the Lutyens' Delhi enclave
The advisory uses a colour-coded legend on the map: alternative routes in blue, controlled roads in orange, prohibited areas in purple and diversion points marked with red stars, indicating where motorists should expect restrictions or be redirected.
| Category | Colour on advisory map | Implication for motorists |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative routes | Blue | Recommended detours to avoid restricted areas |
| Controlled roads | Orange | Movement regulated; intermittent checks/diversions likely |
| Prohibited areas | Purple | No civilian vehicular access during enforcement hours |
| Diversion points | Red star | Formal redirection locations where traffic will be rerouted |
Commuter impact and practical steps
The central and adjoining stretches named in the advisory include major corridors used for inter‑zonal travel across the capital. Motorists travelling across central Delhi should expect longer journey times and be prepared to use designated detours.
Practical steps suggested by the Delhi Police in the advisory are:
- Prefer Metro services for cross‑city travel; expect higher passenger volumes on affected lines.
- Allow extra time for travel if using surface transport; check live traffic updates before departure.
- Carry valid identification and vehicle documents if travelling in or near controlled zones.
- Follow instructions from traffic staff and police at diversion points to ensure smooth flow.
Security context and summit schedule
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September. For the summit, authorities have deployed security measures aimed at ensuring safe movement for delegations and leaders. The traffic curbs are part of wider preparations to manage logistics and security around event venues and guest accommodations.
The Delhi Police note that essential services and emergency responders will be allowed priority passage where required. Motorists are advised to avoid the designated prohibited stretches completely during the enforcement window to prevent unnecessary delays.
The advisory map was published by the Delhi Police and carried in reports by ANI. Commuters should monitor official Delhi Police channels and traffic broadcasting services for any changes or further instructions on the day of enforcement.
Given the scale of the summit and the number of controlled arteries around central Delhi, residents and visitors are urged to plan travel accordingly and use public transport whenever feasible to reduce congestion.
