Haiderpur Flyover Cracks: Temporary Issue, Swiftly Addressed
The Public Works Department (PWD) in Delhi has moved quickly to reassure commuters after images of cracks on the Haiderpur flyover circulated widely on social media platforms. Officials confirmed that the cracks, which appeared on November 26, 2025, were promptly repaired within hours and pose no danger to the flyover's structural stability.
What Exactly Happened at Haiderpur?
The cracks developed on the wearing course of the stretch directly in front of the Haiderpur Badli Metro station, causing concern among daily commuters and leading to temporary traffic disruptions. According to a senior PWD official who spoke about the incident, the cracks resulted from minor settlement of the road crust caused by ongoing construction work beneath the flyover.
The construction involves box-pushing technology for building the Mukarba Chowk underpass, a method that sometimes causes such superficial cracks during the process. The official emphasized that these types of cracks are common during box-pushing activities and have been observed in previous projects as well.
Official Assurance and Rapid Response
PWD authorities were quick to address public concerns, stating clearly that the cracks do not pose any threat to the structural integrity of the flyover. The damage was limited to the filled-up portion above the stretch and didn't affect the fundamental structure supporting the flyover.
The department's response team acted swiftly, with repairs completed within a few hours of receiving complaints about the cracks. Normal traffic movement was restored quickly after the repair work concluded, minimizing inconvenience for the thousands of vehicles that use this important North West Delhi corridor daily.
The Haiderpur flyover remains a crucial transportation link in Delhi's Outer Ring Road network, and officials continue to monitor the situation while the Mukarba Chowk underpass construction progresses beneath it using the specialized box-pushing technique.
