How will the BRICS Summit affect your daily commute in Delhi this weekend? Check roads to avoid and diversion points 

As per the Delhi Traffic Police advisory, the summit will be conducted at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Traffic arrangements will mainly affect the New Delhi district and surrounding corridors to facilitate VIP convoy movement.

The traffic plan includes more than 35 controlled roads and 22 diversion points. The police have warned that arrangements may change depending on movement and security requirements. Commuters have therefore been advised to check the official traffic updates before heading outside and follow directions given by personnel on the ground.

BRICS SUMMIT: Which Delhi roads should commuters avoid?

Motorists have been advised to plan their journey to avoid controlled roads during the regulated period.

BRICS Summit: 22 diversion points identified

The advisory identifies 22 diversion points where motorists may be redirected depending on the traffic and security arrangements.

Catching a flight? Take buffer time

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a separate advisory for passengers travelling to Indira Gandhi International Airport during the summit on its official account on X. Travellers have been asked to check the routes, know the diversions and allow additional time.

The police have also advised passengers to prefer the Metro wherever convenient. Suggested road routes have also been listed for those approaching the airport from Dwarka, Gurugram, New Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi and North and East Delhi.

Passengers coming from Dwarka towards T3, T4, T2 and T1, for example can use Sector 22 Dwarka Road-UER-II. Different suggested routes are also provided for passengers travelling from Gurugram depending on their terminal.

Delhi Traffic Police summed up its advice to air Passengers as “Plan. Leave early. Reach on time.”

Heading for railway station?

Passengers travelling to New Delhi, Hazrat Nizmuddin and old Delhi railways stations have also been provided suggested routes.

For New Delhi Railway Station, different approaches are mentioned for travellers coming from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Vande Mataram Marg and Ashram Chowk. Railway passengers should account for possible traffic diversions while planning when to leave.

Will Metro, buses, taxis and autos operate?

As per the official advisory, Metro services will remain available at all stations without disruption. Buses may have to face diversions during the VIP movement.

Taxis and three-wheelers will be permitted to operate, but their routes may also be diverted. Roadside parking is allowed only at designated places, whereas parking within 200 metres of controlled roads is prohibited.

The advisory also states that non-destined commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi during the regulated period.

Emergency vehicles to get priority

Emergency and medical vehicles will receive priority and obstruction-free passage, whereas essential services and utility operations will also be allowed access.

Delhi Traffic Police has asked commuters to check official updates, follow notified directions and diversions and abide by on-ground directions as arrangements may change based on security needs.

For assistance, commuters can call the Delhi Traffic Police helpline at 1095. The airport advisory also mentions 8750871493 as the WhatsApp number for reporting traffic issues.