Steel girder erection work at Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, Barapulla flyover to remain shut in nights
In the view of steel girder erection for the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, the Barapulla flyover will remain shut at nights till May 10, according to an advisory from the Delhi Traffic Police.
'In view of steel girder erection work for the Delhi –Meerut RRTS Corridor above Barapulla Flyover, traffic diversions will be in place on Barapulla Road (both carriageways),' the advisory reads.
'The work has been extended till 10.05.2025 — between 12:00 AM to 05:00 AM daily. Please plan your commute accordingly and follow the advisory,' it added.
The activity is expected to impact traffic movement in the surrounding areas. To ensure smooth vehicular flow, necessary diversions and arrangements have been put in place.
Depending on requirement, traffic diversions will be implemented on the following stretches:
Barapulla Flyover (Sarai Kale Khan/DND to AIIMS side):
Commuters coming from ITO, NH-24 & NH-9, Sarai Kale Khan & DND towards Maharani Bagh, Sundial, and Sidharth Extension for Lala Lajpat Rai Marg & AllMS are advised to take Ring Road.
Barapulla Flyover (AIIMS/INA/Lodhi Road to Akshardham & DND side):
Commuters coming from AlIMS, INA & Lodhi Road towards Akshardham, Greater Noida & DND are advised to use Ring Road and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg.
The 82-km RRTS corridor originates at Sarai Kale Khan in New Delhi and terminates at Modipuram in Meerut. The construction of sections — New Ashok Nagar-Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut South-Modipuram — is underway.
The girder erection work is being done at the stretch between New Ashok Nagar-Sarai Kale Khan, an official said.
The 55-km RRTS corridor between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South with 11 stations became operational in January this year.
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