Delhi-Meerut Expressway: Commuters on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway have been facing major traffic congestion for the past 10 days due to ongoing repair work on the Ghazipur flyover. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has closed one lane on the left side of the expressway heading towards Meerut. It is causing long delays, especially during peak hours.

On Wednesday evening, a 4 km long traffic jam stretched from Ghazipur to Samspur Jagir, leaving drivers frustrated. Many commuters reported delays of over 45 minutes. It eventually makes travel difficult during the festive season.

Drivers complain that neither the NHAI nor the Delhi Traffic Police have made adequate arrangements to manage the situation. There are no warning signs placed before the repair site, causing confusion among drivers. 

@nitin_gadkari dear Minister Sir massive jams at Delhi Meerut expressway daily in the evening of 15 mins or more..Result of poorly made expressway which requires massive maintenance resulting in traffic jams..this needs to be investigated..@narendramodi @PMOIndia @NHAI_Official pic.twitter.com/kABeULZfcU

— praveen Sharma (@advait94) March 12, 2025

 According to Arvind Kumar, Project Director, NHAI, the repair work was started with approval from the Delhi Police. and it is being carried out in a systematic manner. The repairs are necessary to prevent long-term damage to the flyover. NHAI has deployed security guards and workers at the site to help manage traffic, but congestion remains a major issue due to the high volume of vehicles.

The repair work is expected to be completed soon. Officials have stated that removing the stone barricades at night or during peak hours is not possible, as it could lead to accidents.

The roadworks on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway are making life miserable for commuters! A 40-50 minute jam on an expressway? That too for the last 10-12 days? It is an expressway, surely, it can be expedited. @MORTHIndia

— Manish Pathak (@manishpathak187) March 12, 2025

People stuck in traffic have shared some ideas to reduce the jam:

• More traffic police at IP Extension: Officers can guide drivers to use the correct lanes to avoid blockage.
• Warning signboards before the repair site: This will help drivers know about the work in advance and change lanes early.
• Better traffic diversion plans: Roads can be planned in a way that reduces heavy congestion, especially during busy hours.

Even though the traffic jam is causing problems, NHAI says the repair work is necessary to keep the flyover safe and strong. Until the work is finished, commuters should plan their travel in advance and be ready for delays on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway.

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