150-km road network, 46km of flyovers, underpasses: Delhi plans major push to ease traffic congestion

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Delhi traffic revamp plan

Public Works Department (PWD) proposes nearly 150 km of road infrastructure projects to decongest key city stretches.

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46 km flyovers, underpasses

A major portion of the plan includes 46 km of flyovers and underpasses across congestion-prone areas.(AI Image)

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Key choke points targeted

Projects will cover ITO, Ring Road, Deshbandhu Gupta Road (Paharganj–Ajmeri Gate), Shadipur Depot and NSG intersection near IGI Airport Terminal 1. (AI image)

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Major elevated corridors planned

Proposed corridors include Nanaksar Gurudwara T-point to Delhi-UP border (Tronica City) and Shivaji Marg (Zakhira to Karampura). (AI Image)

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New connectivity projects

Plans include a railway overbridge at Kirari and a 20 km corridor from Najafgarh’s Phirni Road to NH-48 near Kapashera. (AI Image)

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Aim to ease congestion

Projects seek to streamline traffic flow, reduce travel time and improve commuting speeds across busy routes. (AI Image)

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Minister’s statement

“Our focus is on fixing Delhi’s worst traffic choke points through a mix of road infrastructure projects, including new elevated corridors, flyovers, underpasses and corridor redevelopment plans that together will have a combined length of 150km across the city,” PWD minister Parvesh Verma said. (AI Image)

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Feasibility studies underway

Detailed studies are in progress, including a 55 km plan along Ring Road with a preliminary project report already prepared. (AI image)

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Major project proposals

Key proposals include a 3 km flyover on 100 Futa Road, 10.7 km corridor from Kanjhawala to Mangolpuri and 17.5 km stretch from Keshopur Depot to Haiderpur. (AI Image)

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Scientific planning approach

“These studies will help identify the most effective engineering solutions — whether flyovers, underpasses or signal-free corridors — to address congestion hotspots,” an official said; timelines will be finalised after feasibility reports. (AI Image)

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