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- The central and Delhi governments have ordered all government offices, autonomous bodies and PSUs in Delhi to remain closed on September 11, 2026, as the 18th BRICS Summit begins at Bharat Mandapam.
- The summit, running from September 11 to 13, will bring together leaders from about 30 BRICS member and partner countries along with business representatives.
- The closure is meant to ease traffic and security burdens, as VVIP motorcades carrying foreign delegations arriving that day will move between the IGI Airport and 10 hotels, affecting at least 22 key corridors in central, south and southwest Delhi.
- Delhi Traffic Police plans to deploy nearly 4,800 personnel, and traffic is expected to remain under pressure for at least four days.
What to watch next
- Details of the traffic advisory listing restrictions, diversions and alternate routes, to be issued ahead of the summit
- Movement and security arrangements for foreign delegations at the 10 designated hotels
- Whether commuters face delays or stoppages on the 22 affected corridors during motorcade movements on September 11
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