Delhi’s Sarita Vihar Flyover Partially Closed Till Aug 8 For Repair Work; Check Alternative Routes

Delhiites, the Sarita Vihar flyover will remain partially closed until August 8 due to scheduled repair and rehabilitation work. The flyover closure, connecting Badarpur to Ashram, will affect the Faridabad-Delhi-Noida traffic. According to the Delhi Traffic Police’s advisory, for 15 days, half of the flyover will remain closed for vehicular movement. Scroll on for more details and alternative routes.

Delhi’s Sarita Vihar Flyover Partially Shut For Repair Work

According to Hindustan Times, the Public Works Department (PWD) has resumed repair work on Delhi’s Sarita Vihar flyover. The work begins on July 25 and will go on till August 8. Due to the repair and rehabilitation work, the flyover will remain partially closed to all vehicular traffic. The other will remain operational to maintain partial traffic flow.

On Thursday, Delhi Traffic Police released an advisory and urged people to avoid the affected stretch and use alternative routes. The flyover’s closure is likely to impact traffic from south-east Delhi, Noida, and Faridabad.

The long-pending repair work on Delhi’s Sarita Vihar flyover started in October 2024. However, it paused midway due to rising pollution levels in the city. Due to the enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to mitigate dust in Delhi-NCR, all construction and repair work were halted in the city.

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Alternative Routes To Keep In Mind

The movement of heavy and commercial vehicles on Mathura Road from Badarpur towards the Sarita Vihar flyover will be restricted as needed to ensure smooth traffic flow. While emergency vehicles will be permitted, they have also been advised to steer clear of the stretch due to possible congestion.

Here are alternative routes suggested in the Delhi Traffic Police’s advisory –

1. Commuters can travel via the MB Road, passing through Pul Prahladpur and Lal Kuan, followed by a right turn towards Maa Anandmai Marg. From there, they can proceed via Crown Plaza and Govindpuri, take a right turn towards the Modi Mill Flyover, and take a left turn to access Mathura Road towards Ashram.

2. You can also use the slip road adjacent to the Sarita Vihar flyover. Take a left turn for Okhla Road, then a right turn at Crown Plaza and continue along Maa Anandmai Marg and Govindpuri. One can then take a right turn towards the Modi Mill Flyover and a left turn to rejoin Mathura Road towards Ashram.

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If you’re planning to travel on this route, make sure you check the alternate routes to avoid congestion, especially during peak hours.

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