New Delhi: The Delhi traffic authorities have announced the closure of a key section of the service road on NH-48, stretching from the Dwarka Link Road merging point to Mahipalpur Petrol Pump. This closure will be in effect for the next two months due to ongoing repairs by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
''In view of the safety of commuters, the Service Road on NH-48, from NSG Office to Mahipalpur Petrol Pump has been closed for repair for the next 60 days. As a result, the traffic will remain affected from Gurugram to Mahipalpur, '' the traffic advisory issued on Tuesday further read.
Alternate Routes For reaching Mahipalpur, Vasant Kunj, IGI Airport, Dhaula Kuan, and New Delhi:
– Mehrauli – Gurugram Road: Travel via the Aya Nagar Border.
– Old Gurugram Road: Take the route through Kapashera and Samalkha Road.
– Gurugram to Dhaula Kuan: Use the Dwarka Expressway, then follow the route through Yashobhoomi, Dwarka Sector 23 Crossing, Janki Chowk, Dwarka Sector 8/9 Crossing, T Point Sector 7, Ganpati Chowk, Sector 6/7 Crossing, and Sector 1 Crossing. Turn right onto Palam Flyover to reach Dhaula Kuan.
– Dabri Gurugram Road: Follow the route via Dwarka Flyover, Dwarka Road, Station Road, and Parade Road.
– Gurugram to Mahipalpur: Continue along Dwarka Expressway and Yashobhoomi.
For those heading to IGI Airport or New Delhi Railway Station from Gurugram, using the Metro at Dwarka Sector-21 on the Airport Express Line is recommended for convenience.
Commuters are advised to plan their journeys with extra time to accommodate the potential delays caused by the roadworks.