Delhi Implements Traffic Restrictions for BRICS Summit Rehearsals
Authorities in New Delhi have announced traffic diversions and restrictions to facilitate rehearsals for the upcoming 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit. The summit is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, with India serving as the 2026 chair.
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The Delhi Traffic Police on Saturday issued a detailed traffic advisory in view of the Motor Carcade rehearsal for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026 scheduled to be held today.As per the traffic advisory, the traffic diversions and regulated movement will be enforced across key routes and major arterial roads in the national capital from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.In an X post, the Delhi Traffic Police said, "In view of the Motor Carcade Rehearsal on September 6, 2026, from 09:00 AM to 10:00 PM, traffic diversions and regulated movement will be in place across key routes in Delhi.
Commuters are advised to plan journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, use public transport, especially Metro, and follow designated diversion routes and instructions from traffic personnel. Emergency and essential-service vehicles will receive priority passage," he said.BRICS Summit 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORY📍 In view of the Motor Carcade Rehearsal on September 6, 2026, from 09:00 AM to 10:00 PM, traffic diversions and regulated movement will be in place across key routes in Delhi.* Commuters are advised to plan journeys in advance, allow extra… pic.twitter.com/GJn4SjhC8p— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 5, 2026The Motor Carcade rehearsal is being conducted as part of preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026, for which security and traffic arrangements are being coordinated across the city.Earlier today, the Delhi Traffic Police said the traffic restrictions will remain in place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday during the rehearsal for the BRICS Summit 2026."In view of the Motor Carcade Rehearsal for the BRICS Summit 2026, traffic diversions and regulated movement will be in place on key routes across Delhi during the above-mentioned period," said Delhi Traffic Police.The traffic police advised commuters to plan their journeys, keep extra travel time and prefer Metro and public transport wherever feasible to avoid inconvenience."Follow designated diversion routes and instructions of traffic personnel," Delhi Traffic Police said in the advisory, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel through affected routes during the rehearsal period.As BRICS Chair 2026, India will be hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The Summit will bring together leaders of BRICS Member and Partner Countries as well as Outreach Invitees.(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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BRICS Summit Rehearsal Today: Traffic Restrictions Across Key Delhi Routes
As BRICS Chair 2026, India will be hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi
1 week agoDelhi traffic advisory 12 September: Restrictions and diversions on key routes amid BRICS Summit; check alternate routes
Delhi Police announced traffic diversions ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit on September 12, restricting vehicle movement from 8:15 PM to 11:00 PM. Key routes will have limited access, and commuters are advised to use public transport to avoid congestion.
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