NEW DELHI — GTNS, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 — The national capital is entering a high-security phase ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with authorities issuing traffic advisories and preparing diversions across 22 major routes to manage the movement of visiting dignitaries and delegations.
The restrictions are part of a wider security and traffic-management plan being implemented in Delhi as international leaders and senior representatives arrive for the summit scheduled for September 12 and 13.
Commuters are expected to face changes in traffic movement on key corridors, particularly routes connecting major diplomatic areas, summit venues, hotels and other locations linked to visiting delegations.
Delhi traffic authorities have advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance, follow official diversion instructions and use alternative routes wherever possible.
The extensive arrangements are aimed at ensuring smooth movement of high-level convoys while minimizing disruption to regular traffic.
With several prominent international guests expected in the capital, security agencies and civic authorities have stepped up coordination across the city. Traffic regulation is expected to remain dynamic depending on the movement schedules of visiting dignitaries.
The BRICS Summit will bring together leaders and representatives of the expanded BRICS grouping in New Delhi, making the capital the focus of intense diplomatic activity over the coming days.
Authorities have urged residents and commuters to remain alert to traffic updates and allow additional travel time during the summit period.
The traffic restrictions underline the scale of preparations underway in Delhi as India hosts one of the year’s major international diplomatic gatherings.