The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026, being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from November 14 to November 27.
According to the advisory, traffic congestion is likely on several major roads surrounding the exhibition venue during the fair. These include Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road, Purana Qila Road, Bhagwan Das Road and Tilak Marg.
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Important points readers should notice.
Event: 45th India International Trade Fair 2026.
Dates: November 14 to November 27.
Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Affected roads: Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road, Purana Qila Road, Bhagwan Das Road and Tilak Marg.
Pickup arrangements: 25 numbered points on both sides of Bhairon Marg.
Public advisory: Use public transport and avoid affected routes if not visiting the fair.
Commuters who are not visiting the trade fair have been advised to avoid these routes and use alternative roads wherever possible to minimise travel delays.
The Delhi Traffic Police has also arranged 25 numbered pickup points on both sides of Bhairon Marg for passengers travelling by cabs and auto-rickshaws. Visitors have been advised to board these vehicles only from the designated pickup locations.
Drivers have also been instructed not to wait for passengers or pick them up outside the exit gates of ITPO and Bharat Mandapam.
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Why This Matters
The trade fair is expected to attract visitors and exhibitors to Bharat Mandapam, increasing traffic movement in the surrounding areas. The advisory is intended to help commuters plan their journeys, avoid delays and maintain smoother traffic movement.
The traffic police has urged visitors to use public transport, particularly the Delhi Metro, to reach the exhibition venue and help reduce congestion in the surrounding areas.
The 45th edition of IITF is organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and will continue until November 27.
