Delhi residents have been alerted about traffic changes scheduled for Feb. 18, with special arrangements set to be enforced across the capital due to VVIP movements and security protocol in place for the AI Impact Summit 2026. Officials have urged commuters to plan their journeys in advance.
Authorities have also outlined alternative routes to reduce congestion during peak hours, advising motorists to steer clear of restricted stretches and comply with instructions from traffic personnel on the ground.
The traffic restrictions will be in force from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. IST.
Traffic Advisory
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) February 17, 2026
Special traffic arrangements will be in place on 18 Feb, 2026 (1600–2200 hrs) in view of AI Impact Summit–2026.
Commuters are advised to plan ahead, avoid affected stretches and follow directions of traffic personnel.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/VcXoMEwcoM
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As per the post, the list of affected routes is as follows:
- Sardar Patel Marg
- Mother Teresa Crescent
- Teen Murti Marg
- Akbar Road
- Janpath
- Windsor Place
- Tees January Marg
- Prithvi Raj Road
- Rajesh Pilot Marg
- Subrahmaniam Bharti Marg
- Mathura Road (between Lodhi Flyover and Dr. Dinesh Chander Dalmia / Bhairon Marg)
- Shanti Path (between R/A Satya Marg up to R/A Kautilya Marg)
- Africa Avenue
- Satya Marg (between R/A Yashwant Place and Shanti Path)
- Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg
The suggested alternative routes are:
- San Martin Marg
- Panchsheel Marg
- APJ Abdul Kalam Marg
- Kamal Ataturk Marg
- Aurobindo Marg
- Lodhi Road
- South Avenue Road
- Vandematram Marg
- Barapullah Road
- Ring Road
- Tilak Marg
- Ferozshah Road
- Rafi Marg
- Sansad Marg
- K Kamraj Marg
For real-time updates, commuters can follow updates from Delhi Traffic Police on X, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp (8750871493) and the official website traffic.delhipolice.gov.in.
Those who need assistance can contact the Delhi Traffic Police on helpline numbers 1095/011-25844444.
Participants at the AI Impact Summit have been advised to opt for public transport, with the Delhi Metro set to run on schedule during the event. The venue is conveniently located near the Pragati Maidan Metro station, with Gate 10 providing direct access for delegates and visitors.
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