The Delhi Traffic Police announced major traffic diversions for Friday, September 11, as the national capital hosts global leaders for the BRICS Summit. In an advisory issued on Thursday, the police imposed traffic regulations between 2 pm and 8.30 pm on Friday. Follow BRICS Summit LIVE Updates
"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 wrote on X, adding that emergency and essential-service vehicles will be given priority passage.
Delhi Traffic advisory September 11: Affected roads
Traffic in Delhi is likely to be affected today as several roads will be affected due to restrictions which will come into effect in the afternoon.
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The key roads affected include Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Mathura Road, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Brig Hoshiyar Singh Marg, Africa Avenue Road, 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, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg.
Delhi Traffic Police announces alternate routes
The traffic advisory also shared an extensive list of route diversions and suggested alternate routes. See post:
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{{/usCountry}}Priority Corridors and Exemptions
- Emergency and medical vehicles will be given priority, obstruction-free passage 24*7 across Delhi.
- Essential services and utilities will be granted uninterrupted access in all zones.
Traffic Rules and Parking
- Designated Parking: Park only in authorized areas; roadside parking within 200 meters of Controlled Roads is strictly prohibited.
- Road Discipline: Follow the instructions of deployed traffic personnel and obey all traffic rules patiently. Public Safety & Updates
- Security Vigilance: Report any unidentified objects or suspicious activity to the nearest police officer immediately.
- Real-Time Information: Stay updated via official Delhi Police social media channels and traffic portals.
- Public cooperation is solicited to ensure smooth transit and safety for all.
Will Delhi Metro be affected
The Delhi Traffic Police clarified that there will be no impact on the Delhi Metro services and they will continue to remain fully operational at all stations on September 11.