Commuters traveling between Delhi and Gurugram may face significant traffic congestion as the service lane on National Highway-48 (NH-48) near the IGI Airport will remain closed for 60 days due to repair work. This closure will impact traffic flow, especially around the airport and on the route between Gurugram and Delhi.
Here’s what you need to know:
Key Traffic Updates:
- Service Lane Closure: The service lane from NSG Office to Mahipalpur Petrol Pump will be closed for repairs after the central verge railing fell. This closure will last for 60 days.
- Affected Area: Commuters using the NH-48, especially those traveling to and from IGI Airport, will face traffic jams. The service lane is a crucial route for people heading to the airport, railway stations, and hospitals.
- Metro Recommendation: Delhi Traffic Police has urged passengers heading to IGI Airport, hospitals, and railway stations to use the Delhi Metro where possible to avoid delays due to traffic.
- Alternative Routes: Police have suggested several alternate routes to ease traffic congestion:
- From Gurugram to Delhi, via Mehrauli-Aaya Nagar Border.
- Old Gurugram to Kapashera, and Samalkha Road.
- Gurugram to Dwarka Expressway via Yashobhoomi and Dwarka Sector 23 Crossing.
- Janakpuri to Dwarka Sector 8/9 through Gurugram-Dwarka Road.
- Time Allowance: Commuters traveling to IGI Airport, hospitals, or railway stations are advised to allow extra time for their journey to avoid delays.
- Heavy Traffic: On Tuesday morning, heavy traffic jams were reported near Sarhaul Toll Plaza, causing delays of several hours. Vehicles were stuck for a long time due to the service lane closure, with jams extending till 12 PM.
- Areas Most Affected: Traffic flow around Dwarka Expressway, Dabri-Gurugram Road, Palam Flyover, and Mahipalpur will be heavily impacted.
Suggested Routes for Commuters:
- Gurugram to Delhi: Via Mehrauli-Aaya Nagar Border, avoiding the affected service lane.
- Dwarka Route: Use Yashobhoomi-Dwarka Sector 23, proceeding via Palam Flyover and Dabri-Gurugram Road to Dhaula Kuan.
- Old Gurugram to Kapashera Route: Samalkha Road can serve as an alternative for those traveling from Old Gurugram.
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