As heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs and 25,000 delegates arrive at the Bharat Mandapam for the AI Impact Summit 2026, the Delhi Traffic Police has released a detailed diversion map for February 18 from 16:00 to 22:00. Major highways in the capital’s diplomatic enclave, including Sardar Patel Marg, Janpath, Teen Murti Marg and Akbar Road, will be closed in phases as VVIP convoys move between hotels, airports and the summit venue.
Officials have advised airport-bound passengers to take the NH-48 and Dwarka Expressway tunnel, while rail users should stay on the axis between Ring Road and Ashram Chowk. Trucks passing through the capital will be rerouted to the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways. Metro services are operating as usual and summit organizers have advised badge holders to enter Pragati Maidan through Gate 10 to minimize bottlenecks.
Meanwhile, international attendees with last-minute paperwork can streamline their visa process through VisaHQ. VisaHQ’s India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) processes e-business and conference visa applications completely online. The service’s real-time status updates and door-to-door document logistics allow travelers to focus on the summit, not the embassy line.
The advisory comes after two days of partial congestion during the pre-summit preparations. Authorities have deployed 1,200 traffic officers, CCTV vans and a dedicated social media desk (@dtptraffic) to post live updates. Concierges at hotels in central Delhi have begun emailing customized route maps to guests and adding a 45-minute grace period for airport pick-ups.
For mobility managers moving expatriates and equipment around Delhi this week, the message is clear. Plan a flexible itinerary, avoid ground transportation between 4pm and 10pm, and use the subway whenever possible. Otherwise, you might miss your flight or your client meeting.
