Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Yamuna River's Rising Level Prompts Old Iron Bridge Closure
The Old Iron Bridge in Delhi has been closed because the Yamuna River is getting too high.
The bridge closed starting Tuesday at 4 pm and will remain closed until the water levels go down.
The police are asking drivers to use different roads, like Hanuman Setu and Geeta Colony Road, instead of the bridge.
If you're driving, be patient and follow the traffic rules to avoid problems.
The Old Iron Bridge across the Yamuna river is closed to traffic.
The closure began at 4 pm on Tuesday.
The closure is due to rising water levels in the river.
Traffic diversions are in place to redirect vehicles.
Commuters are advised to avoid the bridge route.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police
- What
- Closure of the Old Iron Bridge due to rising water levels
- When
- From 4 pm Tuesday, until further notice
- Where
- Old Iron Bridge across the Yamuna river in Delhi
- Why
- Due to increasing water levels in the Yamuna river
- Bridge Closed
- Old Iron Bridge
- Closure Time
- 4 pm Tuesday
- Reason for Closure
- Rising Yamuna water level
- Traffic Diversions
- Hanuman Setu, Bela Road, Raja Ram Kohli Marg, Geeta Colony Road
