The Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday issued a traffic advisory and urged two wheelers to avoid Lajpat Nagar flyover after a huge gap in joints was observed on the flyover. In light of this, repair work will start on the flyover from January 1 by the Public Works Department. The repair work is expected to throw traffic out of gear for people travelling from South Delhi to Central or New Delhi areas.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic (Southern Range), Vijay Singh said, “The Public Works Department will be undertaking the work of rehabilitation of Lajpat Nagar Flyover from January 1. In the first phase, one carriageway from Ashram Chowk to Moolchand will remain closed from January 1 till 14. In the second phase, the carriageway from Moolchand to Ashram Chowk will remain closed from January 15 till 28 for the repair work. As one of the carriageway of the flyover will remain closed, the traffic bound to go over the Lajpat Nagar Flyover towards Ashram will take the adjoining road at the ground level."
The officer said, "There will be congestion on the adjoining roads due to this repair and rehabilitation work. To avoid congestion and delays, the road users and motorists are advised to take Mathura Road, Ashram Chowk, Ring Road, Mool Chand flyover or Lodhi Road, Bhishm Pitamah Marg or Ring Road while commuting from South Delhi to Central or New Delhi and vice versa."