BRICS 2026 Delhi Traffic Advisory: Roads To Avoid Today, Best Routes To Airport, Railway Stations By Buses, Metro, Taxis

(MENAFN- Live Mint) The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory, informing commuters about key routes to avoid on Friday, September 11, in the wake of the BRICS Summit 2026. It said traffic diversions and regulated movement will be in place across key routes in Delhi from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

"Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, use public transport, especially the Metro, and follow designated diversion routes and instructions from traffic personnel," the traffic police said.

It added that emergency and essential-service vehicles will be given priority passage.

Are buses, metros and taxis operating today, September 11?

Quick answers to key questions

.5 QUESTIONS1Which roads should I avoid in Delhi during the BRICS Summit 2026 on September 11?⌵

Commuters should avoid major roads including Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, and Akbar Road among others, as traffic diversions will be implemented from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

2How can I reach the airport during the BRICS Summit 2026 traffic restrictions?⌵

The Delhi Traffic Police recommends using the Metro to reach the airport, along with specific routes from different areas, such as NH-48 from Gurugram and designated service roads.

3What is the reason for the traffic changes during the BRICS Summit in Delhi?⌵

Traffic diversions and restrictions are implemented for security arrangements related to the movement of foreign leaders and VVIPs attending the BRICS Summit.

4Will public transport services like buses and the metro be operational on September 11?⌵

Yes, while the metro will operate normally, bus routes may be diverted during VIP movements, but essential services will continue to operate.

5What should I do if my train is affected by the BRICS Summit traffic changes?⌵

Passengers should check the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or call 139 for updates on cancellations, diversions, and delays specific to their train travels during the summit period.

Yes. While the metro is fully operational, bus route diversions may occur during VIP movements. DTC buse will operate on permitted routes between September 11 and 13. There will be diversions in restricted areas, the Delhi traffic police said.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said that all metro stations will remain open until further notice. Operations continue as usual unless specifically announced otherwise.“Commuters are advised to check DMRC website, social media platforms or Delhi Metro Sarthi App for further updates. This is being issued following multiple queries received on the matter,” the DMRC posted on X.

The Delhi Traffic Police had earlier clarified 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.

Here are details about which routes to avoid on Friday, diversion points and alternative routes to follow.

AFFECTED ROADS

1. Sardar Patel Marg

2. Mother Teresa Crescent

3. Teen Murti Marg

4. Akbar Road

5. Tees January

6. Marg Rajesh Pilot Marg

7. Subramaniam Bharti Marg

8. Mathura Road

9. Moti Lal Nehru Marg

10. Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg

11. Brig. Hoshiyar Singh Marg

12. Africa Avenue Road

13. Satya Marg

14. Shanti Path Janpath

15. Ashoka Road

16. Barakhamba Road

17. Tolstoy Marg

18. Ranjeet Singh Flyover

19. Niti Marg

21. Panchsheel Marg

21. Kemal Attaturk Marg

22. APJ Abdul Kalam Road

23. Enclave Road Lal

24. Bahadur Shastri Marg

25. Josef Broz Tito Marg

26. Lala Lajpat Rai Marg

All diversions points

Alternative Routes for railway stations and airports

NEW DELHI RAILWAY STATION

Route A: ISBT Kashmiri Gate Boulevard Road Rani Jhansi Marg→ DBG Road → Panchkulan Road Outer Circle, CP

Route B: Ashram Chowk Ring Road Raj Ghat JLN Marg

Route C: Vande Matram Marg Dr. Ambedkar Marg Panchkulan Road Outer Circle, CP

OLD DELHI RAILWAY STATION

Route A: ISBT Kashmiri Gate Ring Road Hanuman Mandir S.P. Mukherjee Marg

Route B: Ashram Chowk

Ring Road Ghat Ring Road Hanuman Mandir Mukherjee Marg Raj S.P.

Route C: Vande Matram Marg → Dr. Ambedkar Marg→ Rani Jhansi Marg→ Rani Jhansi Flyover Boulevard Road Marg Lothiyan

HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN RAILWAY STATION

Route A: AIIMS Ring Road Ashram Chowk Mathura Road

Route B: ISBT Kashmiri Gate Ring Road Raj Ghat Ring Road Ashram Chowk → Mathura Road

Airports

The Delhi Traffic Police strongly recommended using metro to travel to airport.

FROM GURUGRAM - T3/T4/T2: NH-48 Rao Gajraj Singh Marg→ Old Delhi Gurugram Road UER II Service

Road T3 Terminal Road

T1: NH-48 under Mahipalpur Flyover → T-3 Road

T1: NH-48 Mahipalpur Flyover NH-48 Ulan Batar Marg T-1 Road

FROM DWARKA - T3/T4/T2/T1: Sector-22, Dwarka Road UER II (new tunnel to 13)

FROM NEW DELHI & SOUTH DELHI - T3: Ring Road AIIMS Chowk Moti Bagh Chowk RTR Marg under Shankar Vihar Flyover Sanjay T-Point → Service Road NH-48 under Mahipalpur Flyover Rangpuri T-3 Road

T3/T4/T2/T1: AIIMS Chowk Ring Road →RTR Marg Shankar Vihar Flyover Moti Bagh Chowk Ulan Batar Marg

FROM WEST DELHI - T3/T4/12/11: Punjabi Bagh Chowk Chowk Najargarh Road Pankha Road Road No. 224, Dabri Gurugram Road Ring Road Raja Garden Dabri Dwarka Road Sector-22, Dwarka Road→ UER-II Service Road NH-48 13 Terminal Road

FROM NORTH & EAST DELHI - T3/T4/T2/T1: ISBT Kashmiri Gate Rani Jhansi Flyover Rohtak Road Punjabi Bagh Chowk Raja Garden Chowk → Najafgarh Road Pankha Road Dabri Dwarka Road → Road No. 224, Dabri-Gurugram Road Sector-22, Dwarka Road UER-II → Service Road NH-48 13 Terminal Road

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