As Capital gears up for BRICS, Central Delhi likely to see snarls amid VVIP movement
· India · Indian Express, LiveMint
New Delhi is bracing for heavy traffic congestion and VVIP movement across Central Delhi and Lutyens Delhi as the Capital hosts the BRICS Summit this weekend. Authorities have established 22 diversion points across the city, with maximum activity concentrated around the main venue, Bharat Mandapam. To mitigate traffic loads, Friday has been declared a holiday for Central government offices, while many private firms have shifted employees to work-from-home arrangements. Traffic police have issued detailed advisory routes connecting the Indira Gandhi International Airport to terminals, urging commuters heading toward the airport to utilize metro services.
Why it matters
The international summit will significantly disrupt daily commutes across New Delhi, affecting thousands of travelers heading toward the Indira Gandhi International Airport and major commercial districts.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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