Repair work under way on the RTR flyover, which is expected to reopen on Monday. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
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.
Speaking to The Hindu, New Delhi Traffic Deputy Commissioner of Police Vikas Kumar said the Old and New RTR flyovers together handle more than two lakh vehicles a day.
“Concrete deterioration, visible cracks and exposed reinforcement had been observed in the gap slab section of the Old RTR flyover. In view of the structural distress, traffic was temporarily suspended and repair and rehabilitation work initiated,” a Public Works Department (PWD) official said.
The PWD expects to complete the repair work by Thursday morning. However, the ramp will remain closed for 48 hours after the work is completed to allow the repaired concrete to cure and develop adequate strength.
The department is aiming to complete the work by Sunday so that the route can be reopened to traffic on Monday.
“Traffic police detected the cracks during patrols and alerted the PWD. Two teams were deployed on separate damaged stretches to expedite repairs,” Mr. Kumar said.
The Delhi Traffic Police marked the flyover closed on Google Maps, deployed additional personnel and asked Gurugram Police to restrict heavy vehicles.
Published - October 22, 2026 12:21 am IST