Traffic on the Noida Elevated Road from Sector 61 towards Sector 18 has been stopped after a section of the concrete surface near the ISKCON temple in Sector 33 deteriorated and exposed the steel structure below. The Noida Authority has ordered a technical inspection, while repairs are expected to take between eight and 10 days, according to a report by Navbharat Times – Noida.
The affected lane was closed from 21 October to allow repairs and a safety assessment. Barricades have been placed around the damaged section to prevent vehicles from entering the area. Traffic police have advised motorists to avoid the elevated route and use the MP-2 road below instead.
The damage occurred when the concrete layer on the elevated road surface broke away, creating a pothole-like opening and exposing the steel structure underneath. The affected stretch is located near the ISKCON temple in Sector 33. The report said the authorities took immediate steps to restrict traffic after the damage was noticed.
The Noida Authority has directed IIT Roorkee and Bridge Corporation to inspect the elevated road. The technical team will examine the damaged portion, assess the condition of the structure and determine why the concrete surface failed. The inspection will also consider whether the exposed steel has suffered damage and whether the incident has any impact on the strength and safety of the road.
The elevated road was built at a reported cost of around Rs 480 crore. It is approximately 4.8 kilometres long and connects Sector 18 with Sector 62, making it an important east-west route in Noida’s road network. The corridor was designed to reduce pressure on busy surface roads and provide a faster connection across the city.
The latest closure follows another reported incident on the same elevated road last month, when a substantial portion of the road surface reportedly subsided. The recurrence has brought renewed attention to the road’s construction quality and maintenance. However, the cause of the latest damage and its structural implications will be established through the technical inspection.
The closure is expected to affect daily travel, particularly during peak hours, when the elevated road carries a large volume of vehicles. Commuters using the Sector 61–Sector 18 connection have been asked to plan for the diversion through MP-2 until the damaged section is repaired and declared safe.
The affected lane will be reopened only after the repair work is completed and the road is assessed as safe for traffic. The inspection findings will guide further repair and safety measures, while the reported repair period is expected to last eight to 10 days.
