# Delhi Karampura-Moti Nagar flyover shut in phases from Sept 19 2026-09-22T00:12:05+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A key flyover in west Delhi, the Karampura-Moti Nagar Flyover, will close in phases for repairs from 19 September to 29 October, Delhi Traffic Police said, warning of congestion on routes towards Kirti Nagar, Shadipur and nearby areas. The flyover is a vital link connecting Karampura, Moti Nagar, Kirti Nagar, Punjabi Bagh and Shadipur with major arterial roads. From 19 September to 9 October, the carriageway from Karampura towards Kirti Nagar (Patel Road) will be closed. From 10 October to 29 October, the opposite carriageway from Kirti Nagar towards Karampura will shut. The service road will remain open throughout. Commuters have been given specific diversions: those from Britannia Flyover or Ring Road should turn left at Punjabi Bagh Roundabout towards Jakhira or Rohtak Road. Those from Peeragarhi or Paschim Vihar on Rohtak Road should avoid the right turn at Punjabi Bagh Roundabout and continue towards Jakhira. Traffic personnel will be deployed, commuters have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The 40-day partial closure of a flyover in west Delhi will test an arterial network already under strain from metro construction and high-density residential-commercial traffic around Kirti Nagar and Punjabi Bagh. Delhi traffic police have in the past deployed diversion plans that work only when commuters actually follow the suggested alternate routes, and compliance here is uncertain because the recommended detour via Jakhira and Rohtak Road adds several kilometres for regular users. The closest precedent is the 2022-23 phased closure of the Shankar Road flyover, which produced hour-long jams in Karol Bagh for the first week despite similar advisories. What matters now is whether the enforcement teams stationed at Punjabi Bagh Roundabout and Bharat Darshan Park can prevent gridlock from spilling onto Ring Road. The diversion ends on 29 October, subject to the contractor completing the repairs on schedule. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Delhi Traffic Police, Karampura-Moti Nagar Flyover, Kirti Nagar, Punjabi Bagh, Rohtak Road Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-karampura-moti-nagar-flyover-shut-in-phases-from-sept-19/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-karampura-moti-nagar-flyover-shut-in-phases-from-sept-19/#story-in-brief