The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the AI Impact Summit and the commencement of CBSE board examinations, announcing detailed traffic and facilitation measures in coordination with education authorities.The AI Impact Summit is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20. Meanwhile, the CBSE board examinations will begin on February 17, leading to an expected surge in vehicular movement across key stretches of the national capital.
Here is the list of routes on which the traffic will remain impacted:
Mathura Road, from Subramanian Bharti Marg to Lodhi Road FlyoverAkbar RoadJanpathShanti PathSatya MargAfrica AvenueAPJ Abdul Kalam RoadTilak MargBhagwan Das Road
Traffic AdvisoryIn view of AI Impact Summit-2026 to be held from 16 Feb, 2026 to 20 Feb, 2026, certain traffic restrictions will be effective in Delhi.Commuters are requested to avoid the mentioned routes and plan their journey accordingly.#DPTrafficAdvisory#AISummit2026 pic.twitter.com/iyldJMggDd— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) February 14, 2026In a statement, the Delhi Traffic Police said it has worked closely with the Education Department to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise inconvenience to students appearing for the exams, as well as to the general public.All field personnel have been sensitised and directed to extend assistance to students travelling to their examination centres. Officials said police staff have been specifically instructed to facilitate the movement of students carrying admit cards or date sheets to help them reach venues on time.Special deployment and traffic regulation measures will be enforced in and around the summit venue and other high-security areas. Traffic teams will also monitor congestion points and implement real-time diversions, wherever necessary.Additional CP Devesh Kumar Mahla told the media, “The Delhi Police has a standard operating protocol to ensure the safety of the security industry. We have been rehearsing and conducting point-by-point briefings for a long time, taking into account the schedule and unscheduled movements. We have held enough rehearsals, including multi-agency rehearsals, at potential locations. We have more than 20,000 CAPFs and local police personnel here. We are also fully utilising technology.”The police have advised commuters to adhere to traffic advisories and plan their journeys in advance, particularly during peak hours. Parents and students have been urged to factor in buffer time while travelling to examination centres to avoid last-minute delays.First Published: Feb 16, 2026 7:13 AM IST
