New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The Delhi Traffic Police has shut the Old Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover's carriageway connecting the IGI Airport side to Vasant Vihar until October 25 after identifying cracks at two points on the stretch, officials said on Wednesday.

With the route blocked, motorists travelling towards Vasant Vihar are being directed to use the adjoining service road. The diversion has led to slow-moving traffic and long queues near the flyover.

The traffic police informed the Public Works Department (PWD) about the damage and requested repairs to avert any potential accidents. Repair work is underway at both locations, with officials expecting the carriageway to be ready by the morning of October 26.

A traffic police official said ...