Mahakumbh in Delhi from today, traffic diverted around Pragati Maidan; Board candidates and travelers should read this advisory before leaving home:

New Delhi. The country’s capital is all set to shine as the global center of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) from today. ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ to be organized from 16 to 20 February at Bharat Mandapam of Pragati Maidan is starting. Veteran leaders, technology experts and innovators from all over the world are participating in this grand event. In view of the heavy VIP movement, Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory. If you are going out of the house today, it is very important for you to know these routes and rules.

There will be VIP movement on these major routes, stay safe

According to the traffic police, traffic may remain disrupted around Bharat Mandapam and on many roads of Lutyens Delhi. Due to the movement of VIP convoy, there may be a jam situation on these roads:

Mathura Road: From Subramaniam Bharati Marg to Lodhi Road flyover.

Major Roads: Akbar Road, Janpath, Shanti Path and Tilak Marg.

Other affected routes: Bhagwan Das Road, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Africa Avenue and Satya Marg.

Alternative route for those going to railway station and airport

The matter of relief is that there is no complete ban on the main routes leading to the airport or railway stations, but the police have given alternative suggestions to avoid delays:

To Airport: passenger NH-48 And Sector-22 Dwarka Tunnel Use.

Railway Station (New/Old Delhi/Nizamuddin): It will be safer and faster to use Ring Road, Ashram Chowk and Vande Mataram Marg corridor.

Heavy vehicles: trucks and other heavy vehicles to reduce pressure in the city center Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway But has been diverted.

Special arrangements for board candidates

Starting from 17th February class 10th board exams Keeping this in mind, the traffic police has adopted a humanitarian approach.

Deployment of Nodal Officers: Special nodal officers have been deployed for 10 schools located on the VIP route.

Priority to students: Police have assured that students will not face any difficulty in reaching the examination centres. Students and parents have been advised to leave for the examination center a little early.

Parking and Metro: How to reach the summit?

officials to the general public and participants Delhi Metro It is recommended to use. Gate number 10 of Pragati Maidan (Supreme Court) metro station is the nearest for entry.

Parking Arrangement: Space has been reserved for private vehicles at Delhi Zoo, National Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN). from there to the venue shuttle service will be available.

Digital Connectivity: Telecom operators have been instructed to boost the network so that there is no problem of mobile data around Bharat Mandapam.