Heavy congestion in central, east, south Delhi is expected due to VVIP movement and security checks, worsened by wedding-season travel and board examinations.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for Wednesday, February 18, announcing special traffic arrangements across central Delhi in view of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. Restrictions and diversions will be in force from 4 pm to 10 pm due to VVIP movement and security protocols.
In a post on X, traffic police said commuters should plan their journeys in advance, avoid affected stretches where possible, and strictly follow directions issued by personnel deployed on the ground.The advisory comes after two days of heavy congestion in central Delhi and adjoining parts of east and south Delhi linked to summit-related movement, diversions and security checks.
Traffic jams were reported Tuesday on several arterial routes, with spillover effects worsened by wedding-season travel and ongoing board examinations.Police officials have indicated that security will be tighter on Wednesday evening, with high-level VVIP attendance expected, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.Entry into the venue will be restricted after 4 pm as part of security arrangements, and vehicle movement around the convention complex is likely to be regulated.
Traffic police have urged commuters to allow extra travel time, cooperate with on-ground staff, maintain lane discipline and observe traffic rules. Real-time updates are being shared through official traffic police channels and helplines.
Officials said congestion may continue through the summit period, especially around Bharat Mandapam and hotels hosting foreign delegates, and advised office-goers and evening commuters to factor in possible delays on Wednesday.
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