BRICS Summit 2026: Will New Delhi be shut? Uber, DTC buses, road closures, airport routes, emergency services — 10 FAQs
Will the entire Delhi remain closed during the BRICS Summit 2026? Here are some key questions answered by the Delhi Traffic Police that will make your travel from September 11 to September 13 hassle-free amid restrictions.
Travelling to the Delhi airport or planning for a road trip in the NCR this weekend? Hold your horses, because the BRICS Summit is here.
The Delhi Traffic Police has imposed strict traffic restrictions during the 18th BRICS Summit, to be held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Several world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, will gather at Bharat Mandapam to attend the event.
In the wake of the grand event, the Delhi Police has imposed curbs on traffic movement from September 11 to September 13. Police, however, released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to ensure smooth travel and avoid confusion about traffic routes during these days.
Quick answers to key questions
Traffic restrictions will be in place from September 11 to September 13, affecting several major routes. The Delhi Traffic Police has identified 22 diversion points and 35 controlled roads to manage traffic effectively during the summit.
To reach Delhi airport between September 11 and 13, check the recommended routes provided in the traffic advisory, allow extra travel time, and consider using the Metro where possible, as taxi services will face restrictions.
Yes, DTC bus services will operate on permitted routes but may be diverted due to traffic restrictions between September 11 and 13. Passengers should refer to the traffic advisory for updated information.
Yes, it is advisable to plan extra travel time during the BRICS Summit, as traffic regulations may cause delays on major routes from September 11 to 13.
No, emergency services such as ambulances and fire services will not be affected, as there is a strict advisory in place to ensure their movement during the summit.
Here are some key questions answered by the Delhi Traffic Police that will make your travel from September 11 to September 13 hassle-free amid restrictions.
1. Will the entire Delhi remain closed during the Summit?
No. Police said delegates will stay in nine hotels, and traffic on the surrounding routes has been restricted. These routes include Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Marg and Mathura roads. The advisory states that 22 diversion points have been identified to regulate traffic and guide commuters towards alternative routes during VIP convoy movements.
2. What does the Delhi Traffic Advisory inform people about?
How to get to the airport? How to get to the railway station? Which routes will be affected? The Delhi Traffic Advisory issued for the public ahead of the BRICS summit answers these questions. Routes have been suggested for railway stations and Delhi airports. It tells:
🛣️ Affected Roads
🚧 Diversion Points
🗺️ Alternate Routes
✈️ Airport Routes
🚇 Metro/Public Transport
3. Have a flight to catch? How to travel to the airport?
The Delhi Traffic Police said traffic regulations may affect your journey to the airport if you are planning to travel between September 11 and 13. In its advisory for those who have to catch a flight from Delhi between Friday (September 11) and Sunday (September 13), police said:
🗺️ CHECK THE ROUTE
↪️ KNOW THE DIVERSION
⏱️ ALLOW SOME EXTRA TIME
🚇 Prefer Metro wherever convenient.
👮 Follow Traffic Police directions.
Your flight has a schedule. Your journey should have a plan.
📌 PLAN • LEAVE EARLY • REACH ON TIME
📞 Delhi Traffic Police: 1095 | WhatsApp: 8750871493
5. What will be the taxi/cab services like during the summit?
Police said they had a meeting with officials from taxi aggregators such as Ola, Uber, Bharat Taxi and Rapido. An official said there will be no pick/drop services in restricted areas, and will instead use alternative routes.
6. Will information about traffic restrictions, diversions and alternate routes be available on Google Maps and Mappls Apps?
Police clarified that real-time advisory will be shared with navigation apps such as Google Maps and Mappls Apps, with which police have a tie-up. People will get real-time updates on the advisory during the BRICS Summit.
7. Will DTC and other public transport services be affected during the BRICS Summit?
The Delhi Police has already shared its traffic plan with DTC. The DTC has been directed to make its own traffic diversion plan. DTC buses will operate on permitted routes between September 11 and 13. There will be diversions in restricted areas.
8. Can there be traffic restrictions in other parts of Delhi other than New Delhi? Can restrictions be imposed in any market area or places of tourism?
Yes. There may be traffic regulations for a short period of time in the concerned route/area if any foreign heads of state/government, their spouses or delegates plan to visit to any place in Delhi, including any market area or iconic places. Public will be guided on alternative routes, and an advisory will be issued accordingly.
9. How will the movement of Non-Destined Vehicles and Essential Commodity Vehicles coming from Border Areas take place?
There will be restrictions on non-destined vehicles. Essential commodity vehicles will be facilitated at borders and will be allowed to enter Delhi.
10. Will emergency services (fire, ambulance) and medical movement be affected?
No. There is a strict advisory in place for any medical emergency.
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