Kilometre-long traffic snarls in south Delhi as RTR flyover ramp to Vasant Vihar closes for repairs
The Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover ramp towards Vasant Vihar in south Delhi was closed for urgent repairs after structural cracks and concrete deterioration were discovered. The sudden closure has caused kilometre-long traffic snarls, disrupting key routes connecting Gurugram and the airport to south Delhi.
Why it matters
Infrastructure failures and unexpected closures in major metropolitan transit arteries significantly disrupt daily commuting and economic activity.
Kilometre-long traffic snarls in south Delhi as RTR flyover ramp to Vasant Vihar closes for repairs left Repair work under way on the RTR flyover, which is expected to reopen on Monday. Special arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/yhv70c/article71608370.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Flyover%20repair%20.jpeg The Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover ramp towards Vasant Vihar was closed for urgent repairs on Wednesday after cracks, concrete deterioration and exposed reinforcement were observed in a section of the structure, triggering traffic snarls stretching nearly a kilometre on the service road. The closure has disrupted traffic movement on the key route connecting Gurugram and the Indira Gandhi International Airport to south Delhi. With the descending ramp towards Vasant Vihar shut, vehicles were diverted on the service road alongside the flyover.
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