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Delhi faces traffic diversions today, September 1, from 11 am to 3 pm. Delhi Police will conduct a BRICS 2026 motorcade rehearsal on central corridors. Metro services remain normal, the fastest option for airport and railway transfers during the window. Authorities urge advance planning and extra buffer time for surface commutes on VVIP routes. Airport-bound motorists should avoid last-minute departures during the restriction window.
Restrictions span more than 35 roads and 22 diversion points. Key stretches include Sardar Patel Marg and Mother Teresa Crescent. Janpath, Shanti Path, Ashoka Road and Mathura Road are also affected. Movement towards IGI and Gurgaon will divert via NH‑48 at Dhaula Kuan. Use Rao Tula Ram Marg at Moti Bagh. Police urged commuters to “plan journeys in advance”.
Delhi BRICS rehearsal: best Metro routes for IGI Airport and stations
For IGI Airport, use the Airport Express Line from New Delhi station. Old Delhi passengers should reach New Delhi via the Yellow Line. From Hazrat Nizamuddin, ride the Pink Line from Sarai Kale Khan to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus. Then use the 1.2‑km skywalk to Dhaula Kuan for the Airport Express. From Anand Vihar, Blue Line to Dwarka Sector 21 links to the Airport Express terminus.
| Origin | Best route to IGI | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi Railway Station | Airport Express to T3/T2 | New Delhi (Airport Express) |
| Old Delhi Railway Station | Yellow Line to New Delhi, then Airport Express | New Delhi |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin | Pink Line to South Campus, skywalk to Dhaula Kuan, Airport Express | Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus ↔ Dhaula Kuan |
| Anand Vihar Terminal | Blue Line to Dwarka Sector 21, then Airport Express | Dwarka Sector 21 |
Expect heavier queues at New Delhi, Dhaula Kuan, Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House. This is likely between late morning and early afternoon. If a gate looks crowded, walk to the next entry to save time. Watch @OfficialDMRC and @dtptraffic for any gate regulation, feeder detours and micro-updates. Road-based feeders, taxis and buses may be diverted during motorcade movement. Avoid surface interchanges in Lutyens’ Delhi if a longer Metro transfer is possible.
Travellers heading for flights or trains should leave earlier and use the Metro. Keep ride-hailing as a backup near unaffected stations. The rehearsal ends at 3 pm, yet residual congestion can linger. The BRICS Leaders’ Summit runs in Delhi from September 11 to 13. Similar drills may repeat. Keep notifications on for Delhi Police and DMRC updates today.