NEW DELHI: Delhi has already seen a glimpse of the traffic disruption the BRICS Summit could bring. Rehearsals have triggered restrictions on several stretches, with the real test running from Sept 11 to Sept 13.With 35 roads controlled and 72 diversions planned, traffic snarls could be affected. Schools and govt offices will remain closed.For commuters the homework is simple: check your route before stepping out. TOI’s Ishita Jha tells you stay prepared.
DRIVING? CHECK YOUR ROUTE FIRST
35+ roads will have restrictions and traffic may be diverted at short notice:
- Mathura Road
- Janpath
- Ashoka Road
- Shanti Path
- Kartavya Path
- C-Hexagon
- Teen Murti Marg
- Satya Marg
- Prithviraj Road
- Tughlaq Road
- Panchsheel Marg
- Africa Avenue
- Sardar Patel Marg
- APJ Abdul Kalam Road
- Safdarjung Road
- Vijay Chowk
- Niti Marg
- Neela Gumbad
- Neela Gumbad
- Mother Teresa Crescent
- Teen Murti Marg
- Brig Hoshiar Singh Marg
- Teen Murti Marg
- Akbar Road
- Dr Zakir Hussain Marg
- Rajaji Road
- Akbar Road
- Kasturba Marg
- Bhagwan Dass Road
- Kemal Ataturk Marg
- Purana Quila Road
If you hit a diversion
Follow traffic police signs and take the suggested alternative routes.22 diversion points include:
- Janpath
- Patel Chowk
- Kartavya Path
- Matka Kulia
- Moti Bagh
- Lodhi Road
- Neela Gumbad
- Oberoi Flyover
- Bhairon Road
- Mandi House
How will diversions work?
JANPATH / CP
- Not allowed: Towards C-Hex or from Outer Circle CP
- Turn to Outer Circle towards all other roads except KG Marg
Dhaula Kuan
- Connaught Place → Sardar Patel Marg
- Take Ring Road or Vande Mataram Marg and NH-48
Going to the airport?
Take the Metro if possibleIf you must drive, leave early and check the route first.NH-48 → Mahipalpur → AirportDwarka Road:From South Delhi:
- Ring Road → AIIMS → Moti Bagh → RTR Marg
From West Delhi:
- Punjabi Bagh → Ring Road → Raja Garden → Pankha Road → Dabri → Dwarka
Catching a train?
New Delhi Railway Station
- ISBT Kashmere Gate → Boulevard Road → Rani Jhansi Marg → DB Gupta Road → Paharganj Road
- Ashram Chowk → Ring Road → Rajghat → LN Marg
- Vande Mataram Marg → Dr Ambedkar Marg → Panchkuian Road → Connaught Place
Old Delhi Railway Station
- ISBT Kashmere Gate → Ring Road → Hanuman Mandir → SP Mukherjee Marg
Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
- AIIMS → Ring Road → Ashram Chowk → Mathura Road
Using public transport?
- Metro services will continue
- Buses will run, but some routes may be diverted during VIP movements
- Autos and taxis will be available
Parking rule
No roadside parking within 200 metres of controlled roads. Use only designated parking areas.
REMEMBER
- Check your route
- Avoid controlled roads
- Use public transport
- Leave early
Do not rely only on your usual route. Check Delhi Traffic Police updates before stepping out.
