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Delhi flyover closure causes traffic delays
Delhi traffic disrupted as Old RTR flyover closes until Oct 25.
In brief
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 prevent accidents. Originally reported by mint.
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.
The big picture
Delhi Traffic Police closed Old RTR flyover until October 25 due to concrete cracks to prevent accidents.
