AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi: Traffic advisory issued for school students as CBSE exams begin on Feb 17

As the national capital gears up for a significant week, the Delhi Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory to manage the convergence of two major events: the commencement of the prestigious AI Impact Summit 2026 and the start of the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board examinations. With the summit kicking off on February 16 and exams beginning on February 17, authorities have implemented coordinated measures to ensure the safety of VVIP movements while minimising disruption for the over 46 lakh students appearing for their exams. Summit of Global Proportions Meets Academic Milestone The five-day AI Impact Summit, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Bharat Mandalay, is a global gathering of heads of state, tech CEOs like Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai, and policymakers from around 20 countries. Given the high-profile nature of the delegates, extensive traffic regulations and security protocols are in effect, particularly in the New Delhi district. This poses a unique challenge as it coincides with the crucial CBSE board exams, which began on Tuesday, February 17, at 10:30 AM. Special Measures for exam-taking students Recognizing the potential for congestion, the Delhi Traffic Police, in coordination with the Education and Transport Departments, has implemented specific measures to assist students. All field staff have been sensitised to prioritise and assist candidates travelling to their examination centres. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj has directed all students to reach their examination centres by 10:00 AM, at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam. In a critical move to prevent delays, the traffic police have identified 10 schools located on the main routes of VIP movement that are serving as exam centres. 

Nodal officers have been deployed at these specific schools to facilitate students and staff, and school managements have been provided with the list of these officers and their contact numbers. List of Schools and Suggested Routes: Students and parents from the following schools are advised to follow the suggested routes to avoid traffic snarls: 

1. Fatal Possible spelling mistake found. Sr. Sec Vidyalaya, Tilak Marg Route 1: Sarai Kale Khan - Ring Road - Under IP Flyover - T/L IP Marg - Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk - T/L B.S.Z. Marg - Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk - Tilak Marg - T/L Tilak Lane. Route 2: Connaught Place Outer Circle - T/L Minto Road - T/R D.D.U. Marg Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk - T/R B.S.Z Marg - Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk - Tilak Marg - T/L Tilak Lane. 2. Fatal Possible spelling mistake found. Sr. Sec Vidyalaya, Bapu Dham Route 1: Motif Bag Flyover - Shanti Path - T/L Nyaya Marg - T/L Satya Marg - Chandra Gupta Marg - Jesus and Mary Marg. Route 2: Vande Mataram Marg - Dhaula Kuan - Ring Road T/L San Martin Marg. 3. Fatal Possible spelling mistake found. Sr. Sec Vidyalaya, A.P.J. Kalam Lane, Route 1: AIMS Flyover - Aurobindo Marg - Aurobindo Chowk - T/R Prithvi Rai Road - T/L APJ Lane. Route 2: Vande Mataram Marg - Dhaula Kuan - Ring Road T/L San Martin Marg - T/R Panchsheel Marg - Kemal Ataturk Marg - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road - T/R APJ Lane. 4. Navyug Sr Sec School, Vinay Marg Route 1: AIIMS Flyover - Aurobindo Marg - T/L Safdarjung Flyover - T/L Brig Hoshiyar Singh Marg - T/R Towards Railway Bridge on Lane G - T/R Satya Marg.

6. GBSSS Pandora Road (Sr. Sec) Route 1: Mool Chand Flyover - Lala Lajpat Rai Marg - Under Lodhi Flyover - T/L Lodhi Road - T/R Arch Bishop Macarius Marg - T/L Subramania Bharti Marg - T/R Pandora Road. Route 2: IP Flyover - Ring Road - Sarai Kale Khan - T/L Barapula Flyover - Take second left loop for Lala Lajpat Rai Marg towards Lodhi Flyover - T/L Lodhi Road - T/R Arch Bishop Macarius Marg - T/L Subramania Bharti Marg - T/R Pandora Road. 7. CM SHRI School, Pandora Road Route 1: Mool Chand Flyover - Lala Lajpat Rai Marg - Under Lodhi Flyover - T/L Lodhi Road - T/R Arch Bishop Macarius Marg - T/L Subramania Bharti Marg - T/R Pandora Road. Route 2: IP Flyover - Ring Road - Sarai Kale Khan - T/L Barapula Flyover - Take second left loop for Lala Lajpat Rai Marg towards Lodhi Flyover - T/L Lodhi Road - T/R Arch Bishop Macarius Marg - T/L Subramania Bharti Marg - T/R Pandora Road. 8. Kendriya Vidyalaya No-2, Guru Gram Road, Delhi Canto Route 1: Ring Road (Marina side) Dhaula Kuan - Ring Road Moti Bagh Flyover - T/R Rao Tula Ram Marg - T/R Rao Tula Ram Marg - 'U' Turn under GGR Flyover. Route 2: T/L-Outer Ring Road - Olof Palme Marg - Rao Tula Ram Marg - 'U' Turn under GGR Flyover - T/L Delhi Cantt. School. 9. Navy Public School, Africa Avenue Road. Possible spelling mistake found. Route 1: AIIMS Flyover - Aurobindo Marg - T/L Safdarjung Flyover - T/L Brig. Hoshiyar Singh Marg - T/R Towards Railway Bridge on Lane G - T/L Satya Marg - R/A Yaswant Place - T/L Africa Avenue. Route 2: Vande Mataram Marg - Dhaula Kuan - Ring Road - T/L San Martin Marg - T/R Panchsheel Marg - R/A Samrat - 'U' Turn Panchsheel - T/L Vinay Marg - R/A Aswan Place - Africa Avenue. 10. Guru Harikishan Public School, Purana Quilt Road Route 1: Sarai Kale Khan - Ring Road - Under I.P Flyover - T/L I.P Marg - Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk - T/L B.S.Z Marg - Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk - Tilak Marg - T/L Tilak Lane. 

 Affected Roads and Alternatives for General Commuters. The advisory has listed several roads that will remain restricted or regulated, especially during VVIP movements. Key affected stretches include Mature Road, Subramania Bharti Marg, Bhairon Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Tees January Mary, Akbar Road, Teen Murti Marg, and Sardar Patel Marg. To bypass these closures, commuters can use the following alternate routes: Affected Road Suggested Alternative Routes: Mature Road (Between Zoo to Talk Mary) Ring Road (via Sarai Kale Khan – Ashram), Leila Lariat RAI Mary, BSZ Mary Subramaniam Chart Mary Arc Bishop Makarios Mary, Maharishi Roman Mary, Max Muller Mary Thereon Mary Ring Road (ITO–Ashram stretch), Pragmatic Maidan Tunnel (if open) Akbar Road Possible spelling mistake found. Mary, Tubular Road, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Raft Mary Radar Patel Mary San Martín Mary, Ring Road, Shaula Juan, Vance Mata ram Mary Travel Tips for Air and Rail Passengers Commuters are advised to use NH-48, Ran Bajaj Singh Mary, Urban Extension Road-I, or the Sector-22 Dark Tunnel. Railway Stations (New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin): Suggested routes include Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, Raj Ghat, ISBN Kashmir Gate, and Vande Mataram Marg. The Delhi Police have assured that essential services, including medical emergency vehicles, will be provided an uninterrupted passage. Metro rail services are expected to operate normally, though buses and taxis may face temporary diversions. Authorities urge all commuters, especially parents and students, to plan their travel in advance, keep a buffer of extra time, and follow the advisory to ensure a safe and timely journey.