India, June 16 -- Heavy traffic snarls were reported across parts of South Delhi and the DND Flyway corridor after authorities announced major traffic restrictions near Ashram Chowk to facilitate emergency repairs to a damaged Delhi Jal Board (DJB) pipeline.

According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, the Ring Road carriageway between Maharani Bagh and Ashram Chowk will remain completely closed from 10 pm on June 15 for approximately three to four days to facilitate repairs to a damaged 1,200-mm-diameter Delhi Jal Board pipeline near Ashram Chowk.

With traffic already crawling on the DND corridor and adjoining stretches, officials have warned commuters to expect significant delays and avoid the affected area wherever possible.

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