New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI) Traffic movement in central, south and southwest Delhi is likely to be affected for four days from September 10 as the national capital prepares to host the two-day BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13, officials said on Friday.
Nearly 4,800 traffic personnel have been deployed to manage the movement of foreign delegations and other dignitaries.
The traffic restrictions are expected to remain in force from the arrival of foreign delegates on September 10 until their departure around September 14, with commuters likely to face diversions, traffic congestion and temporary road closures along several key routes, they added.
An elaborate traffic management plan is in place for the movement of heads of state, foreign delegations and other dignitaries attending the summit. The arrangements are expected to affect vehicular movement on at least 22 arterial roads across central, south and southwest Delhi, according to officials aware of the plans.
The high-level delegations are expected to travel through designated routes, with traffic personnel stationed at strategic points to aid their movement and manage regular traffic.
One major concern for traffic authorities is the accommodation of the Egyptian delegation at a hotel in Saket, while the other nine delegations are expected to stay in central Delhi.
The location of the Egyptian delegation’s hotel is being seen as a potential issue because roads in and around Saket are already experiencing congestion due to ongoing infrastructure and road repair work.
The movement of the Egyptian delegation’s motorcade between Saket and central Delhi could put additional pressure on several already congested stretches in south Delhi, particularly during peak hours, an official stated.
Traffic police have conveyed their concerns to the authorities concerned and suggested that the Egyptian delegation be accommodated at a hotel in central Delhi, an officer said.
“Shifting the delegation to central Delhi would help traffic personnel avoid moving its motorcades through the already congested south Delhi stretches,” he said.
Officials noted that the traffic arrangements will include coordinated regulation of vehicles along the routes used by visiting delegations, and normal traffic will be temporarily diverted or halted as needed to facilitate the movement of dignitaries.
Commuters travelling through central and south Delhi have been advised to factor in additional travel time during the summit period and be updated about traffic restrictions and diversions.
The traffic police are expected to issue detailed advisories closer to the summit, outlining the affected roads, diversion routes and timings of restrictions. PTI SSJ SSJ MPL MPL
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