Monsoon traffic nighmare unfolds on Savitri flyover with half-done repairs
Although Delhi has only received light showers in the past few days, the flyover is already showing considerable signs of distress, raising serious concerns about its condition so early into the monsoon.
Serving as a vital artery in the city's traffic network, the flyover connects major residential areas such as CR Park, Alaknanda, Greater Kailash I and II, Kalkaji and Tughlaqabad to other parts of south and central Delhi. It sees a heavy load of vehicles every day, from private cars to buses and goods carriers, making it one of the busiest stretches in south Delhi.
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The heavy volume of vehicles, combined with rainfall, appears to have taken a toll on an already eroded road surface.
This stretch was taken up for repairs just days ago, coinciding with the pre-monsoon showers. However, the work was abandoned midway.
A PWD official said the agency needs one sunny day to complete recarpeting. "Potholes are being continuously filled," the official added.
"Also we are awaiting permission from traffic police," an official said.
Commuters have started using alternative routes through GK I and Nehru Place to reach central Delhi.
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These roads are also experiencing congestion.
Commuters now face a road full of potholes, cracks and water accumulation. In some sections, the potholes have filled with rainwater, making conditions even more dangerous for two-wheelers. On-site inspection has revealed that a once-functional drainage system running alongside the bridge has now turned into a channel collecting silt and debris.
While one side of the road appears freshly laid, the other remains worn out and uneven, forcing commuters to slow down or swerve.
In April, PWD revived a long-pending proposal to build a second flyover to ease congestion. The aim is to divert traffic more efficiently in peak hours.
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