The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the India International Trade Fair 2026 being held from today till 27th November at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The police have stated that traffic is likely to be affected on Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road, Purana Qila Road, Bhagwan Das Road, and Tilak Marg during this period. It said that those not visiting the fair are advised to avoid these routes.
Meanwhile, according to the traffic police, 25 designated pickup points (pillars) have been set up on Bhairon Marg for cabs and autos. Passengers are urged to use public transport and to board cabs only from these designated pickup locations.
According to the advisory issued on X, traffic congestion is expected on Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road, Purana Qila Road, Bhagwan Das Road and Tilak Marg during the fair. Commuters not visiting the event have been advised to avoid these roads or take alternate routes.
Visitors arriving in their own vehicles can use designated parking facilities at the ITPO basement, accessible through the Bhairon Marg-Ring Road tunnel, Bhairon Mandir Parking and Bharat Mandapam Basement 2, which can be accessed through Pragati Tunnel and Mathura Road Underpass 4.
Police said parking inside the ITPO premises will not be allowed.
They have designated gates 1, 4, 6 and 10 for pedestrian entry, while visitors will exit through gates 1, 4, 7, 9 and 10. For cab and auto-rickshaw users, 25 numbered pick-up points have been set up on both sides of Bhairon Marg. Police have advised visitors to board vehicles only at these designated points and follow directions given by traffic personnel. The advisory said drivers have been asked not to wait for passengers or pick them up outside the exit gates of ITPO and Bharat Mandapam.
The advisory prohibits halting and parking on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg. No U-turns will be allowed on Mathura Road between W-Point and Subramaniam Bharti Marg, while right turns towards Purana Qila Road will also be restricted, the advisory read.