Delhi Traffic Police have imposed two security windows—08:00–10:00 IST and 17:00–21:00 IST on 20 February—around Bharat Mandapam and key airport corridors to accommodate VVIP movements at the AI Impact Summit. Restrictions cover major arteries such as Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent and parts of NH-48 linking Indira Gandhi International Airport to central Delhi.
While primarily a domestic measure, the curbs affect thousands of inbound and outbound international passengers transiting the capital. Airlines have issued travel advisories urging flyers to leave for the airport at least four hours before departure and to consider the Metro for faster access.
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For international travellers who may find their itineraries shifting at short notice, keeping visa paperwork current is just as important as beating the traffic. VisaHQ’s India platform (https://www.visahq.com/india/) can expedite new visa applications, extensions, or document translations entirely online, giving passengers a quick, reliable way to manage requirements before or after a delayed flight.
Ride-hailing firms report surge-pricing on airport routes, and several multinational corporates have rescheduled client meetings to virtual formats. Cargo agents warn that evening roadblocks could delay same-day customs clearances for ATA Carnet shipments linked to exhibition equipment.
Travellers can check live updates via Delhi Traffic Police’s WhatsApp helpline (+91 87508 71493) or social-media feeds. The police say normal traffic will resume outside the two restriction windows but recommend avoiding the listed stretches altogether if possible.
While primarily a domestic measure, the curbs affect thousands of inbound and outbound international passengers transiting the capital. Airlines have issued travel advisories urging flyers to leave for the airport at least four hours before departure and to consider the Metro for faster access.
For international travellers who may find their itineraries shifting at short notice, keeping visa paperwork current is just as important as beating the traffic. VisaHQ’s India platform (https://www.visahq.com/india/) can expedite new visa applications, extensions, or document translations entirely online, giving passengers a quick, reliable way to manage requirements before or after a delayed flight.
Ride-hailing firms report surge-pricing on airport routes, and several multinational corporates have rescheduled client meetings to virtual formats. Cargo agents warn that evening roadblocks could delay same-day customs clearances for ATA Carnet shipments linked to exhibition equipment.
Travellers can check live updates via Delhi Traffic Police’s WhatsApp helpline (+91 87508 71493) or social-media feeds. The police say normal traffic will resume outside the two restriction windows but recommend avoiding the listed stretches altogether if possible.
