Due to repairs on Dehradun-Delhi Expressway, traffic has been sent to the old route. According to officials, it will be opened as soon as the work is completed. At the same time, due to heavy rains, Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers are in spate in Chamoli and Rudraprayag.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [भारत]July 7 (ANI): Traffic from Dehradun to Delhi has been diverted on the old route in Uttar Pradesh near Daat Kali Mandir on the Dehradun-Delhi Expressway. This information was given by Traffic Circle Officer (CO Traffic) Ankit Kandari on Monday.
In a special conversation with ANI, he told that this diversion has been done due to the ongoing patchwork on a part of the expressway. Kandari said traffic on the expressway would resume normally once the repair work is completed.
“With regard to the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, the traffic coming from Delhi towards Dehradun is moving normally on its own. However, the traffic coming from Delhi towards Dehradun has been diverted to the old road by the Uttar Pradesh authorities. This diversion is due to some ongoing patchwork. As soon as the patchwork is completed, the traffic on the expressway will resume regularly.”
Impact of heavy rain in Uttarakhand, rivers in spate
Meanwhile, officials on Saturday said that Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers and their tributaries are in spate following continuous heavy rains in the higher reaches of Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts.
The water level of Alaknanda river was recorded at 623.10 meters above sea level. Officials said the water level is rising daily due to incessant rains, but it is still below the danger mark.
In view of the rising water level, the disaster management department and local administration are continuously issuing alerts to ensure the safety of residents living on the river banks. Additionally, a strict advisory has been issued for pilgrims and tourists visiting the area, urging them to stay away from river banks and exercise caution.
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