New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Delhi commuters travelling through central and south Delhi, heading to the airport or planning a railway journey will need to factor in extra travel time from Friday afternoon as traffic diversions linked to the BRICS Summit take effect.

The Delhi Traffic Police has announced traffic regulation and diversions from 2 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday, September 11, as the BRICS Summit begins at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan. The high-profile summit will run from September 11 to 13, bringing foreign leaders and delegations to the national capital.

More than 35 roads have been identified for regulated movement, while 22 diversion points have been designated across Delhi. The restrictions are linked to security arrangements...