New Delhi: Repair work on the old Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover caused major traffic congestion Wednesday, with delays spilling over to NH-48 and adjoining roads, affecting commuters travelling from Gurgaon towards Delhi and the airport.
Commuters reported journey times of up to 70-80 minutes between Gurgaon and Dhaula Kuan. 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.
Delhi Traffic Police said the carriageway from IGI Airport towards Vasant Vihar was temporarily closed after cracks and peeling were detected at two locations on the flyover surface. Traffic personnel spotted the damage during a patrol and alerted the Public Works Department, which began precautionary repairs. Traffic towards Vasant Vihar was diverted to the service road and via Dhaula Kuan, resulting in long queues and slow movement. The situation was compounded by a road-cleaning vehicle operating during peak traffic hours. Download the TOI App.