📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Local
Delhi’s Old RTR Flyover Reopens for Bikes and Cars After Load Testing
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 06:03 PM
👁 15
Delhi’s old RTR flyover has reopened for bikes and cars following successful load testing, while buses and trucks remain barred for at least another week.
The old RTR flyover in Delhi has been cleared for use by bikes and cars after a recent load‑testing exercise confirmed its structural integrity. Traffic authorities announced that the flyover will remain closed to buses and trucks for a minimum of one more week to allow for further safety checks.
The decision comes after the flyover was temporarily shut down earlier this month due to concerns over its load‑bearing capacity. The testing, carried out by the Delhi Traffic Police, involved placing a series of weight‑bearing rigs on the structure to simulate heavy traffic.
Commuters using the flyover will now be able to resume their journeys on two‑wheelers and private vehicles, but will need to seek alternative routes for larger vehicles. The traffic department has urged drivers of buses and trucks to adhere to the temporary ban and follow detour instructions.
Officials said the closure of the flyover for heavy vehicles is a precautionary measure and will be lifted once all safety protocols are met. The reopening is expected to ease congestion on the surrounding roads.
The Delhi Traffic Police will continue to monitor the flyover’s performance and will provide updates on any changes to the restrictions.
The decision comes after the flyover was temporarily shut down earlier this month due to concerns over its load‑bearing capacity. The testing, carried out by the Delhi Traffic Police, involved placing a series of weight‑bearing rigs on the structure to simulate heavy traffic.
Commuters using the flyover will now be able to resume their journeys on two‑wheelers and private vehicles, but will need to seek alternative routes for larger vehicles. The traffic department has urged drivers of buses and trucks to adhere to the temporary ban and follow detour instructions.
Officials said the closure of the flyover for heavy vehicles is a precautionary measure and will be lifted once all safety protocols are met. The reopening is expected to ease congestion on the surrounding roads.
The Delhi Traffic Police will continue to monitor the flyover’s performance and will provide updates on any changes to the restrictions.