Ahead of the widely anticipated and high-traffic affairs like AI Impact Summit 2026 and CBSE board examinations, Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory for citzens to follow as elaborate arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of both events.
The biggest gathering of world leaders, tech entrepreneurs, scientists and researchers on artificial intelligence, the five-day summit AI Impact Summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to February 20.
Meanwhile, the CBSE board examinations are also scheduled to begin from February 17. With over 46 lakh students appearing for exams and global tech leaders arriving at Bharat Mandapam, here is your survival guide to navigating the city from February 16 to 20.
Delhi traffic update: Roads to avoid
While no roads are completely closed, “regulated movement” and brief halts of up to 30 minutes are expected during VVIP convoys. Commuters should avoid or expect heavy delays on routes linked with the following regions:
Central Delhi: Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, C-Hexagon, Subramania Bharti Marg, and Rajesh Pilot Marg.
VVIP Corridors: Sardar Patel Marg, Shanti Path, Janpath, Akbar Road, and Mother Teresa Crescent.
Hotel Hubs: Congestion is expected near The Oberoi, Taj Mahal Hotel, ITC Maurya, and Le Meridien.
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The advisory also said that Bhairon Marg and Mathura Road will be restricted areas, and vehicles will not be allowed during route movement.
Traffic movement to the Indira Gandhi International Airport will be facilitated via NH-48, Rao Gajraj Singh Marg, UER-I and Sector-22 Dwarka Tunnel, depending on the terminal.
For those travelling to New Delhi, Old Delhi, and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations, the advisory lists multiple suggested routes via Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, Raj Ghat, ISBT Kashmiri Gate, and Vande Mataram Marg, among others.
Support for students whose exam centres are located at VIP corridors
In an effort to assist the nearly 3,000 students appearing at 10 specific exam centers located directly on VIP routes between Februraqy 16 an 20, the Delhi Traffic Police has deployed dedicated nodal officers to ensure students are not held up by convoys.
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CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj has issued a high-priority warning for all candidates. Bharadwaj has advised candidates to leave at least 60 minutes before time to reach their exam venues on the high traffic days. Students must reach their centers by 10:00 AM sharp.
Students carrying valid admit cards will be given priority assistance by traffic police personnel stationed at major intersections. Metro services will remain unaffected. Students are strongly encouraged to use the Metro to bypass road blocks.
Essential services, including medical emergency vehicles, will be provided uninterrupted passage throughout the city. The police has urged commuters to follow traffic advisories and plan their travel in advance, especially during peak hours. Parents and students have also been advised to keep buffer time while travelling to examination centres to avoid last-minute delays.
What about vehicles entering Delhi?
According to the recently issued traffic advisory, movement of the general public will also be facilitated through designated alternate routes and corridors. According to a PTI report, vehicles not bound for Delhi will be diverted to the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways and other alternate routes. |
