Traffic snarls on Delhi-Gurugram route in NH-48 diversion trial
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The Delhi-Gurugram road witnessed massive traffic congestion during peak hours on Tuesday after the Delhi Traffic Police closed a stretch on National Highway-48 (NH-48) between Rangpuri and Rajokri for a trial, reported PTI. Notably, the police on Monday issued an advisory saying both carriageways would soon be closed for 90 days and the vehicles would be redirected to slip roads.
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NHAI to construct 2 underpasses and a flyover
According to the advisory, "The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is constructing the Dwarka Expressway... which will start from Dwarka Link Road near Shiv Murti on NH-48." This will facilitate the construction of two underpasses and a flyover, it added. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the police received several calls on its helpline about heavy traffic in the area, per PTI.