DND flyway is off-limits for commuters until March 18 – here's how to dodge the chaos

If you’re someone who zips between Delhi and Noida often, we've got news. The Delhi Noida Direct (DND) Flyway is going to be off-limits every night until March 18, 2026.

The stretch will shut daily for seven hours – from 11pm to 6am – for repair and resurfacing work. The good news is that the repair work's not going to impact peak travel hours, but that doesn't necessarily mean you won't feel the pinch – especially commuters who work unusual hours.

Thousands of vehicles use the DND every day, and for good reason. It’s fast, signal-free, and one of the most convenient links between Delhi and Noida (and by extension, the wider NCR). Which is precisely why the nightly closure is likely to pinch cab riders, airport runs, late office log-outs, and post-dinner drives.

What are your alternatives?

Here’s how to reroute without losing your sanity:

• Coming from Mahamaya towards DND? Skip the flyway and head to Chilla via Dalit Prerna Sthal instead.

• Travelling from Rajnigandha/Sector 15 towards Delhi via DND Toll? Take a U-turn at the toll plaza and proceed towards Chilla to enter Delhi.

If your commute depends on the DND, factor in buffer time – especially for airport drops, early morning trains, or late-night returns. A little planning now will save you a full-blown road-rage episode later.