Traffic Restrictions in Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026 and VVIP Movement

Delhi Traffic Police will impose restrictions on key roads on Friday due to the AI Impact Summit 2026 and VVIP movement. Commuters should plan ahead.

Traffic restrictions will be implemented on key roads in the capital on Friday due to the India AI Impact Summit-2026 and planned VVIP movements, according to Delhi Traffic Police. A traffic advisory released on Thursday outlines special arrangements around Bharat Mandapam, the airport, and other significant routes to facilitate smooth and secure travel for dignitaries attending the summit.

Restrictions will occur in two phases: from 8 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 9 pm. Commuters are encouraged to plan their journeys ahead of time and consider alternative routes where possible. Several roads in central Delhi, including Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, and Teen Murti Marg, are expected to be impacted during these times.

Traffic Advisory for Central Delhi

Additional roads likely to experience traffic regulation include Akbar Road, Janpath, Windsor Place, Tees January Marg, Prithviraj Road, Rajesh Pilot Marg, and Subrahmaniam Bharti Marg. The advisory also mentions potential restrictions on Mathura Road between Lodhi Flyover and Dr Dinesh Chandra Dalmia Chowk, Bhairon Marg, Shanti Path between Satya Marg and Kautilya Marg, Africa Avenue, Satya Marg between Yashwant Place and Shanti Path, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Gurugram Road, and Parade Road.

To reduce inconvenience for the public, traffic police have recommended alternate routes such as San Martin Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Aurobindo Marg, Lodhi Road, Barapullah Road, Ring Road, and Tilak Marg. These diversions aim to ease congestion during the restricted hours.

Alternative Routes Suggested

Other suggested detours include Feroz Shah Road, Rafi Marg, Sansad Marg, K Kamraj Marg, South Avenue Road, Vandematram Marg, NH-48 via Rao Tula Ram Marg, Old Delhi-Gurugram Road and UER-II along with NH-48 service road. These routes are advised to help commuters avoid heavily congested areas.

Travellers heading towards central Delhi's diplomatic zones or airport routes should allocate extra travel time. Following directions from traffic personnel on duty is also recommended to ensure a smoother journey during these periods of restriction.

With inputs from PTI