New Delhi, Jan 24 (.) In a move aimed at easing traffic congestion on one of the capital’s busiest corridors, the Delhi government has initiated the process to construct a new flyover on the Outer Ring Road.
The proposed flyover will connect the IFC Supplementary Drain near Keshopur Depot to Haiderpur.
Once completed, the project is expected to provide direct relief to commuters from Keshopur, Haiderpur, Punjabi Bagh, Pitampura, Shalimar Bagh, Rohini and nearby areas of North-West Delhi, which face heavy traffic congestion during peak hours.
Officials said the flyover will help reduce long-standing bottlenecks on the Outer Ring Road, improve inter-district connectivity and ensure smoother movement for daily office-goers, public transport, commercial vehicles and emergency services.
Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma said the project is being planned with the daily difficulties of commuters in mind.
He said areas such as Keshopur, Haiderpur, Punjabi Bagh, Pitampura, Shalimar Bagh and the Rohini belt have been facing traffic pressure for several years due to increasing vehicle load.
“We are ending the era of half-baked projects. Every major infrastructure work on the Outer Ring Road will now be based on technical strength, transparency and strict timelines, so that Delhi gets durable solutions and not temporary fixes,” Verma said.
PWD has also approved consultancy services for a detailed feasibility study for the project.
According to officials, the study will examine traffic volume, engineering design, environmental impact and long-term sustainability of the proposed flyover.
PWD officials said the feasibility study will serve as the foundation for timely execution of the project and ensure that all major choke points are addressed.
The flyover will also be aligned with the city’s long-term traffic management and urban development plans, they added.
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