According to the advisory, traffic diversions and regulated movement will be implemented across key routes in Delhi from 9:30 am to 9 pm on September 12. The Traffic Police have asked commuters to plan their journeys and allow additional travel time.

Commuters have also been advised to use public transport, particularly the Metro, wherever feasible, and follow designated diversion routes and instructions issued by traffic personnel.

The advisory also said emergency and essential-service vehicles will be given priority passage during the period of regulated traffic movement.

Delhi Metro to start services at 6 am on Sunday

Metro train services will begin at 6 am on all lines on Sunday, the DMRC said.

“To facilitate the smooth and timely movement of students appearing for examinations and the general public, Metro train services will commence at 06:00 AM on all lines on Sunday, 13th September 2026,” the DMRC said in a post on X.

The DMRC has advised students and other passengers to plan their journeys accordingly.

Brics Summit in Delhi

The traffic and public transport measures come as India hosts the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13.

India’s chairship of the grouping is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, with development, sustainability and innovation among the key areas of focus.