# Delhi flyover closure causes traffic delays

> Delhi traffic disrupted as Old RTR flyover closes until Oct 25.
- Title: Delhi flyover closure causes traffic delays · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Delhi traffic disrupted as Old RTR flyover closes until Oct 25. Delhi Traffic Police closed Old RTR flyover until October 25 due to concrete cracks to…
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- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/news/india/traffic-is-impacted-in-south-delhi-as-one-of-the-important-flyovers-closed-here-is-why-11792687927744.html
- Author: Garvit Bhirani
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:36:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi traffic, old rtr flyover, ig i airport, vasant vihar, public works department, pwd, traffic police, delhi, news, india
## Delhi Traffic Police closure
Delhi Traffic Police closed the IGI Airport-to-Vasant Vihar carriageway of the Old RTR flyover until October 25.
## Cracks identified on flyover
Officials identified cracks at two points on the Old RTR flyover connecting IGI Airport to Vasant Vihar.
## Traffic diversion routes
Motorists redirected to service road as alternative route after flyover closure.
## Repair work underway
Repair work started at both damaged locations with completion expected by October 26 morning.
## Safety concerns
Traffic police deemed partial use unsafe due to concrete deterioration and reinforcement exposure.
## Google Maps updated
Traffic police updated Google Maps to show service road as alternative route and flyover as closed.
## Gurugram traffic advice
Gurugram traffic police advised alternative routes for vehicles from Jaipur to Delhi via NH-48 and KMP Expressway.
## Key takeaway

Delhi Traffic Police closed Old RTR flyover until October 25 due to concrete cracks to prevent accidents.