India, Nov. 26 -- Large cracks appeared, and a portion of the road sank slightly near the flyover at Mukarba Chowk on the Outer Ring Road on Tuesday, causing safety concerns and prolonged traffic snarls, officials said. The damaged stretch was filled with sand, after which movement resumed, though commuters reported delays of up to two hours. An underpass is being constructed by the Public Works Department near the site, and the department had earlier warned the contractor several times to install protective structures to prevent damage to the arterial road.

On Tuesday evening, the Delhi Traffic Police issued a 24-hour advisory asking commuters to avoid the stretch. "Traffic is affected on Outer Ring Road in the carriageway from Burari t...