Delhi Traffic Police impose curbs for BRICS Summit rehearsal on 3 September
Synopsis
Delhi Traffic Police have mapped out restrictions on more than 35 roads and 22 diversion points for the BRICS Summit — and a full motorcade rehearsal on 3 September is the first taste of what commuters across central Delhi can expect when world leaders arrive on 11 September.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Traffic Police will impose restrictions on 3 September from 10 am to 3 pm for a BRICS Summit motorcade rehearsal.
More than 25 major roads in central Delhi are expected to see slow movement or closures during the rehearsal window.
For the summit itself ( 11–13 September ), diversions are planned at 22 points across more than 35 roads .
Commuters are advised to use the Delhi Metro , allow extra travel time, and follow official diversion routes.
Emergency and essential-service vehicles will receive priority passage throughout the rehearsal period.
Delhi Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions and diversions across central New Delhi on 3 September between 10 am and 3 pm IST, ahead of a motorcade rehearsal for the upcoming BRICS Summit scheduled from 11 to 13 September. Commuters travelling through key diplomatic and commercial corridors are advised to plan journeys well in advance.
Roads Likely to See Disruption
According to the Traffic Police advisory, more than two dozen major roads in central Delhi are expected to experience slow movement or temporary closures during the rehearsal window. The affected stretches include Sardar Patel Marg, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Mathura Road, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Marg, Africa Avenue Road, Satya Marg, Shanti Path, Janpath, Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Niti Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Kemal Attaturk Marg, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Press Enclave Road, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Josef Broz Tito Marg, and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg.
Key Diversion Points for the Summit Period
For the full summit period from 11 to 13 September, the Traffic Police have planned diversions at 22 points with regulated movement on more than 35 roads. Major diversion nodes include Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk, Kasturba Gandhi Marg/Outer Circle Connaught Place, Janpath/Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Roundabout RML Hospital, Dhaula Kuan flyover, Moti Bagh flyover, Lodhi Road/Amrita Shergil Marg, Neela Gumbad, Under Oberoi Flyover, Mathura Road, Ring Road/Bhairon Road, and Mandi House, among others.
What Commuters Should Do
The Traffic Police have urged residents to use the Delhi Metro wherever possible, follow designated diversion routes, and allow extra travel time during the affected hours. Emergency and essential-service vehicles will be given priority passage throughout the rehearsal period. Commuters are advised to track real-time updates through official Traffic Police channels and social media handles for live advisories.
Why This Matters
The BRICS Summit is among the highest-security diplomatic events hosted in the capital, drawing heads of state and senior officials from member nations. Rehearsals of this scale are standard protocol for such gatherings, but the breadth of affected roads — spanning the diplomatic enclave, central business districts, and key arterial routes — means disruption will be felt widely. This comes as Delhi's road network is already under seasonal pressure, with post-monsoon traffic volumes running high.
Point of View
35-plus roads, spanning the diplomatic enclave to commercial hubs — underscores how thoroughly a single summit can lock down a capital city. What the advisory does not address is the cumulative cost to daily commuters, delivery logistics, and emergency response times across three days of the summit itself. Delhi has hosted high-security events before, but the BRICS footprint this year appears unusually wide. The Traffic Police's reliance on social media for real-time updates is sensible, but it assumes connectivity and awareness that not all road users in the city have.
NationPress
1 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Delhi traffic restrictions be in place for the BRICS Summit rehearsal?
Restrictions will be in effect on 3 September from 10 am to 3 pm IST for the motorcade rehearsal. During the BRICS Summit itself, from 11 to 13 September, diversions will operate across more than 35 roads at 22 designated points.
Which roads in Delhi will be affected by the BRICS Summit traffic curbs?
More than 25 roads are listed in the advisory, including Sardar Patel Marg, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Janpath, Mathura Road, Shanti Path, Barakhamba Road, Panchsheel Marg, and Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, among others. The affected zone covers central Delhi's diplomatic and commercial corridors.
What are the key diversion points during the BRICS Summit in Delhi?
Key diversion points include Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk, Patel Chowk, Dhaula Kuan flyover, Moti Bagh flyover, Neela Gumbad, Mandi House, and Ring Road/Bhairon Road, among 22 total points mapped by the Traffic Police.
How should Delhi commuters plan travel during the BRICS Summit period?
The Traffic Police advise using the Delhi Metro as the primary alternative, following designated diversion routes, and allowing extra travel time. Real-time updates are available through official Traffic Police social media accounts and channels.
Will emergency vehicles be allowed on restricted roads during the rehearsal?
Yes. Emergency and essential-service vehicles will receive priority passage throughout the motorcade rehearsal on 3 September and, by extension, during the summit period from 11 to 13 September.
