The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi enacted an official administrative holiday across all educational institutions, autonomous civic bodies, and public government offices on Friday to streamline high-level diplomatic convoy movements for the BRICS Summit.
Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena signed the formal administrative gazette notification following consultations with Delhi Police traffic planning wings. The executive directive aimed to minimize vehicular congestion along primary central boulevards, ensuring uninterrupted transit for visiting international heads of state, diplomatic envoys, and accredited media delegations attending summit proceedings.
While essential municipal utility services, emergency hospitals, and public bus networks continued restricted operations, private corporate establishments and financial institutions across Lutyens Delhi and adjoining commercial business districts were encouraged to implement work-from-home arrangements. Traffic authorities confirmed that strategic diversions and dedicated rapid lanes functioned effectively throughout the day without major urban gridlock.
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/news/brics-summit-2026-is-delhi-closed-on-september-11-whats-open-whats-shut-and-what-travellers-need-to-know/articleshow/134010325.cms