Delhi Traffic Advisory for India AI Impact Summit 2026 (Feb 16–20): Check 49 restricted roads, key diversions and alternate routes near Bharat Mandapam. Find airport and railway station routes, metro advice and tips to avoid delays during VIP movement, CBSE exams and wedding season.
New Delhi: As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 unfolds at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, drawing global leaders, tech visionaries and over 35,000 delegates to the capital, Delhi Traffic Police has activated one of the most extensive traffic management plans in recent years. The five-day event (February 16-20) has triggered regulated movement across central Delhi, with VIP convoys expected to cause intermittent delays of up to 30 minutes on key corridors.
In an official advisory issued on February 14 and reiterated today, Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) has outlined precise restrictions, diversions and alternative pathways to ensure seamless movement for residents, airport passengers, railway commuters and exam-going students. This is not a blanket shutdown—essential services, emergency vehicles and public transport remain prioritised—but commuters are urged to plan ahead amid the convergence of the summit, wedding season and CBSE board exams beginning February 17.
Official Traffic Restrictions: The 49 Roads to Avoid
Delhi Police has identified 49 critical stretches where traffic will be regulated during VVIP movements. General vehicles will not be permitted on these routes when convoys are in motion. The full list, compiled from the official advisory:
Core Restricted Corridors (High-Impact Areas):
Traffic restrictions will apply on several major roads in central Delhi, including Mathura Road (from Subramania Bharti Marg T-Point to Lodhi Road Flyover/Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk), Bhairon Marg (excluding the Ring Road T-Point), Subramania Bharti Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Tees January Marg, Akbar Road, Teen Murti Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Sardar Patel Marg and Janpath.
Other affected stretches include Firoze Shah Road, Shanti Path, Satya Marg, Africa Avenue (from Bhikaji Cama Place to Yashwant Place roundabout), Kemal Ataturk Marg, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, C-Hexagon, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Sikander Road/Sikandra Road, Ashoka Road, Prithviraj Road, Kautilya Marg, Purana Quila Road and Sher Shah Suri Marg.
Extended Impact Zones:
• Tilak Marg
• Bhagwan Das Road
• Central Spine Road
• Northern Access Road
• Ring Road (Brar Square to AIIMS)
• Cariappa Marg (up to Kirbi Place)
• Lodhi Road
• Nila Gumbad
• Kartavya Path
• Rafi Marg
• Outer Circle, Connaught Place
• Sansad Marg
• Baba Kharak Singh Marg
• Aurobindo Marg (AIIMS U-Turn stretch)
• Tughlak Road
• Safdarjung Road
• Panchkuian Road (Mandir Marg T-Point to Connaught Place)
• Ulaan Batar Marg
• Dwarka Link Road
• AFS Palam Road
• Thimayya Road
• Parade Road
• NH-48 (Rangpuri to Dhaula Kuan stretch)
• Rao Tula Ram Marg
• Panchsheel Marg
• San Martin Marg
• Nyaya Marg
• Brig Hoshiyar Singh Marg
These restrictions centre on diplomatic enclaves, government corridors and the Pragati Maidan vicinity, affecting movement between New Delhi, South Delhi and central zones.
Smart Diversions & Alternate Routes
For Inter-State & Through Traffic:
• All vehicles not destined for Delhi are being diverted to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway and Western Peripheral Expressway.
For Indira Gandhi International Airport (T1, T2, T3, T4):
| Starting Point | Route to Airport (T1 / T2 / T3 / T4) |
|---|---|
| Gurugram → T3 / T4 / T2 | NH-48 → Rao Gajraj Singh Marg → Old Delhi-Gurugram Road → UER-II → NH-48 Service Road → T3 Terminal Road |
| Gurugram → T1 | NH-48 (under Mahipalpur Flyover) → T3 Road or Ulan Bator Marg |
| Dwarka | Sector-22 Dwarka Road → UER-II (new tunnel to T3) |
| New Delhi / South Delhi | AIIMS Chowk → Ring Road → Moti Bagh Chowk → Rao Tula Ram Marg → Sanjay T-Point → Ulan Bator Marg (or NH-48 Service Road for T3) |
| West Delhi | Punjabi Bagh Chowk → Ring Road → Raja Garden → Najafgarh Road → Pankha Road → Dabri-Dwarka Road → Road No. 224 → Sector-22 Dwarka → UER-II → T3 |
| North / East Delhi | ISBT Kashmiri Gate → Rani Jhansi Flyover → Rohtak Road → Punjabi Bagh → Ring Road (then follow West Delhi route toward airport) |
For Railway Stations:
• New Delhi Railway Station: ISBT Kashmiri Gate → Boulevard Road → Rani Jhansi Marg → DBG Road → Ashram Chowk → Ring Road → Raj Ghat → Vande Mataram Marg → Dr Ambedkar Marg → Panchkuian Road → Outer Circle → Connaught Place.
• Old Delhi Railway Station: ISBT Kashmiri Gate → Ring Road → Hanuman Mandir → S.P. Mukherjee Marg → Ashram Chowk → Ring Road → Raj Ghat → Vande Mataram Marg → Dr Ambedkar Marg → Rani Jhansi Road → Boulevard Road → Lothian Marg.
• Hazrat Nizamuddin: AIIMS → Ring Road → Ashram Chowk → Mathura Road (limited) or via Ring Road corridor.
Unaffected Lifeline Corridor:
• Ring Road – Ashram Chowk – Sarai Kale Khan – Raj Ghat – ISBT Kashmiri Gate – Azadpur – Punjabi Bagh – Dhaula Kuan – AIIMS – Ashram Chowk (recommended for north-south movement).
Public Transport & Venue Access
• Delhi Metro: Operating on full schedule. Pragati Maidan station (Gate 10) is the primary entry for Bharat Mandapam. Metro is strongly recommended for delegates and general commuters.
• Parking for Summit Attendees: Limited at venue. Use designated lots at Delhi Zoo, National Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with free shuttle services.
• Airport Passengers: Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has advised using metro services to avoid road delays.
Compounding Factors & Special Measures
• CBSE Exams (from Feb 17): Nodal officers assigned to 10 schools along VVIP routes (e.g., Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya on Tilak Marg, Guru Harkishan Public School on Purana Quila Road). Parents and students to follow school-specific alternate routes.
• Wedding Season: Extra vehicular load from baraats and functions.
• Deployment: Over 4,200 traffic personnel and 15 DCPs (including reinforcements) deployed across 10 zones.
Pro Tips for Delhi Commuters This Week:
- Check real-time updates on the Delhi Traffic Police website, app or @dtptraffic on X.
- Leave 45-60 minutes earlier than usual.
- Prefer metro, DTC buses or app-based cabs on designated routes.
- Emergency vehicles get priority—give way immediately.
- Control Room: 1095 or 011-25844444.
The AI Impact Summit is a proud moment for India, but it demands collective patience. By following this official roadmap, Delhiites can navigate the week with minimal disruption while the world witnesses the capital’s seamless hosting of global innovation.
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