Delhi: To tackle the city’s growing traffic congestion, the Delhi government has initiated a major Integrated Road Corridor Project. Under the supervision of the Public Works Department (PWD), the plan aims to develop flyovers and underpasses across 34 kilometers of key urban roads, making traffic movement smoother and faster.
PWD officials stated that this project will focus on four main routes, promising significant relief for commuters in South and North Delhi, where traffic congestion is most severe.
Mehrauli-Mahipalpur Route: Relieving South Delhi Congestion
The Mehrauli-Mahipalpur road, spanning approximately 9 kilometers, will feature:
- One flyover
- One underpass
- A U-turn beneath the flyover near JNU campus, connecting to Aruna Asaf Ali Road
This initiative is expected to ease long-standing traffic jams between Mehrauli and Mahipalpur, ensuring smoother travel for daily commuters.
Kanti Nagar to Telco T-Point: Speeding Up Traffic Flow
A 6-kilometer stretch from Kanti Nagar Bridge Crossing to Telco T-Point in South Delhi will see a new flyover. This development is aimed at addressing severe traffic problems, increasing vehicle speed, and improving overall traffic flow in the area.
Bawana Road Flyover: Reducing Peak Hour Delays in North Delhi
The 9-kilometer Bawana Road stretch in North Delhi will also get a flyover to mitigate heavy congestion during peak hours. This will significantly benefit daily commuters and reduce delays in one of Delhi’s busiest areas.
Outer Ring Road Study: Planning for Future Traffic Relief
The Outer Ring Road, between Kanjhawala Chowk and Mangolpuri, approximately 10 kilometers long, will undergo a feasibility study costing ₹3.44 crore. This study, expected to take 4–5 months, will evaluate the need for flyovers and underpasses to ensure long-term traffic solutions.
Project Oversight and Quality Assurance
PWD has already issued tenders for these projects. PWD Minister Pravesh Sahib Singh Verma instructed officials to:
- Complete all works within the scheduled timeline
- Adhere strictly to Indian Roads Congress (IRC) standards
- Conduct feasibility assessments covering traffic surveys, structural evaluations, encroachments, economic, environmental, and social costs, along with cost-benefit analysis
The total feasibility study will cost ₹7.30 crore, identifying critical locations for flyovers, underpasses, or both.
Expected Benefits for Delhi Residents
Officials expect that the new flyovers and underpasses will:
- Reduce traffic congestion and travel time
- Save fuel and lower pollution
- Improve road infrastructure and commuter convenience
PWD Minister emphasized that all construction will meet the highest quality standards, ensuring timely relief for Delhi residents and a significant step forward in modernizing the city’s road network.
