Another BRIC(S) in Delhi's traffic wall

NEW DELHI: Delhi has already seen a glimpse of the traffic disruption the BRICS Summit could bring. Rehearsals have triggered restrictions on several stretches, with the real test running from Sept 11 to Sept 13.With 35 roads controlled and 72 diversions planned, traffic snarls could be affected. Schools and govt offices will remain closed.For commuters the homework is simple: check your route before stepping out. TOI's Ishita Jha tells you stay prepared.DRIVING? CHECK YOUR ROUTE FIRST35+ roads will have restrictions and traffic may be diverted at short notice:Mathura RoadJanpathAshoka RoadShanti PathKartavya PathC-HexagonTeen Murti MargSatya MargPrithviraj RoadTughlaq RoadPanchsheel MargAfrica AvenueSardar Patel MargAPJ Abdul Kalam RoadSafdarjung RoadVijay ChowkNiti MargNeela GumbadNeela GumbadMother Teresa CrescentTeen Murti MargBrig Hoshiar Singh MargTeen Murti MargAkbar RoadDr Zakir Hussain MargRajaji RoadAkbar RoadKasturba MargBhagwan Dass RoadKemal Ataturk MargPurana Quila RoadIf you hit a diversionFollow traffic police signs and take the suggested alternative routes.22 diversion points include:JanpathPatel ChowkKartavya PathMatka KuliaMoti BaghLodhi RoadNeela GumbadOberoi FlyoverBhairon RoadMandi HouseHow will diversions work?JANPATH / CPNot allowed: Towards C-Hex or from Outer Circle CPTurn to Outer Circle towards all other roads except KG MargDhaula KuanConnaught Place → Sardar Patel MargTake Ring Road or Vande Mataram Marg and NH-48Going to the airport?Take the Metro if possibleIf you must drive, leave early and check the route first.NH-48 → Mahipalpur → AirportDwarka Road:UER-II → AirportFrom South Delhi:Ring Road → AIIMS → Moti Bagh → RTR MargFrom West Delhi:Punjabi Bagh → Ring Road → Raja Garden → Pankha Road → Dabri → DwarkaCatching a train?New Delhi Railway StationISBT Kashmere Gate → Boulevard Road → Rani Jhansi Marg → DB Gupta Road → Paharganj RoadAshram Chowk → Ring Road → Rajghat → LN MargVande Mataram Marg → Dr Ambedkar Marg → Panchkuian Road → Connaught PlaceOld Delhi Railway StationISBT Kashmere Gate → Ring Road → Hanuman Mandir → SP Mukherjee MargHazrat Nizamuddin Railway StationAIIMS → Ring Road → Ashram Chowk → Mathura RoadUsing public transport?Metro services will continueBuses will run, but some routes may be diverted during VIP movementsAutos and taxis will be availableParking ruleNo roadside parking within 200 metres of controlled roads. Use only designated parking areas.REMEMBERCheck your routeAvoid controlled roadsUse public transportLeave earlyDo not rely only on your usual route. Check Delhi Traffic Police updates before stepping out.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in DelhiStay updated with the latest Delhi news. Download the TOI App.