Old RTR flyover reopens to light vehicles; heavy vehicles remain barred for another week

left Jute rugs have been placed over the repaired patch to retain moisture at the affected patches on the Old Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover ramp towards Vasant Vihar on October 26, 2026 morning.

Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/yi0dxl/article71625974.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-23%20at%207.24.56%20PM.jpeg The south Delhi flyover temporarily closed on October 20 after cracks and structural damage were detected; PWD conducts load tests as a comprehensive structural audit remains under way NEW DELHI The Old Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover, which carries traffic from Gurugram and Indira Gandhi International Airport towards Vasant Vihar in south Delhi, reopened to light vehicles, including cars and two-wheelers, on Monday (October 26) evening.

Heavy vehicles, including buses, trucks, loaded goods carriers, will remain barred for at least another week to allow the repaired concrete to cure and gain strength, officials said. The reopening followed an inspection by Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday morning.