NOIDA, April 22 -- A rusted iron barrier installed on Dadri Main Road in front of the Botanical Garden Metro Station collapsed last week, officials said on Tuesday. The broken and rusted structure has since been moved onto the central verge.

The barrier was originally installed in 2022 by the Noida Authority in coordination with traffic police to restrict entry of heavy vehicles such as buses and trucks onto a lane that forces a U-turn on the carriageway towards Sector 37, in an effort to regulate traffic around the busy intersection.

The location, officials said, is critical as it serves as a vital link on DSC Road, connecting commuters from Sector 37 and Bhangel towards GIP Mall, Sector 18, and Sector 16. The corridor witnesses a stea...