India, Oct. 2 -- New Delhi

Increased traffic on roads leading to temples located along the Ring Road and Outer Ring Road is set to exacerbate congestion on roads, especially in south and central Delhi, given ongoing road repairs near Chirag Delhi and the proposed partial closure of the Sarita Vihar flyover from October 3 for repairs, according to traffic advisories issued by Delhi Traffic Police.

Officials said one lane of the carriageway on the Ashram to Badarpur side of the Sarita Vihar flyover will remain shut, impacting traffic heading towards the Kalkaji temple.

"It will take 30 days to repair each carriageway. The stretch from Ashram to Badarpur will be repaired in the first and second phases - this will take a month. Repair work...