New Delhi: The carriageway of the Old Ring Road Tunnel (RTR) flyover from IGI Airport towards Vasant Vihar was temporarily closed after cracks and peeling were detected at two locations on the road surface, Delhi Traffic Police said Wednesday.
DCP (New Delhi) Traffic Vikas Kumar said the flyover, in use since 2009, had seen wear and tear over the years. Airport-bound passengers can use NH-48 towards Mahipalpur, which will be reserved for vehicles carrying passengers to the airport. Commuters travelling from Gurgaon to Delhi can use the seven alternative routes listed in the advisory, including the Jaipur-Delhi carriageway towards Dhaula Kuan, NH-48 via the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway, Urban Extension Road (UER), Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) via Mandi border, MG Road, the Sohna-Ballabhgarh route, Rajokri flyover and Udyog Vihar towards UER.
This process could take longer, and the flyover is, therefore, likely to reopen Sunday, subject to completion of repairs and clearance,” Kumar said. Google Maps has also been updated to reflect the closure. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news.
Traffic personnel spotted the damage during a patrol and alerted PWD) to carry out repairs as a precaution. The closure is likely to inconvenience commuters travelling from the airport towards Vasant Vihar and other parts of south Delhi as the flyover provides a quicker passage through the area. With the carriageway shut, vehicles heading towards Vasant Vihar are being diverted to the adjoining service road, leading to congestion and long queues behind the flyover. The diversion could add to travel time, particularly during peak hours. officials felt that leaving them unattended could have led to accidents Although the cracks were not considered severe. “PWD is carrying out repairs, which are expected to be completed in a day. However, the repaired stretch will need time for curing, allowing the patchwork to set and gain strength. PWD officials, in coordination with Delhi Traffic Police, are carrying out repairs at both the affected locations. . Since the old Rao Tula Ram flyover is used extensively by commuters travelling from Gurgaon to Delhi, Gurgaon Traffic Police has also issued an advisory. Traffic heading towards Vasant Vihar may be diverted towards Dhaula Kuan. Commuters have been advised to use alternative routes, plan their journeys keeping additional travel time in mind. Download the TOI App.