Delhi is preparing a major road infrastructure push aimed at easing congestion across some of its most overburdened stretches. The plan includes nearly 150km of projects, with about 46km dedicated to flyovers and underpasses to streamline traffic movement.
Focus on major congestion hotspots
According to The Times of India, the projects will target key bottlenecks such as ITO, Ring Road, and stretches from Paharganj to Ajmeri Gate. Other critical areas include Shadipur Depot and the NSG intersection near Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1.
These locations witness heavy traffic daily, especially during peak hours, often leading to cascading jams across adjoining roads.
Elevated corridors and new connectivity routes
The plan also proposes elevated corridors connecting Nanaksar Gurudwara T-point to the Delhi-UP border at Tronica City, and along Shivaji Marg between Zakhira and Karampura. A railway overbridge at Kirari over the Delhi-Rohtak line and a 20km corridor from Najafgarh to NH-48 near Kapashera are also part of the blueprint.
These projects aim to improve interstate connectivity, particularly towards Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, while reducing travel time for daily commuters.
Scientific planning and feasibility studies
Officials said feasibility studies are underway to determine the most effective solutions for each congestion point. A major 55km study along Mahatma Gandhi Marg is already in progress, focusing on long-term decongestion strategies rather than isolated fixes. Other proposed works include a 3km flyover on 100 Futa Road, a 10.7km elevated corridor from Kanjhawala Chowk to Mangolpuri, and a 17.5km stretch along the Outer Ring Road from Keshopur Depot to Haiderpur.
More projects in pipeline
Additional proposals under study include a 4.3 km flyover from Sagarpur to Mayapuri Chowk, a 1.3km elevated stretch along Pankha Road in Janakpuri, and a flyover over Trunk Drain-1. Plans to decongest Mukarba Chowk are also being processed with the involvement of UTTIPEC.
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Aim to cut travel time and improve flow
PWD minister Parvesh Verma said the focus is on addressing the city’s worst traffic choke points through integrated infrastructure planning. The projects are expected to improve average vehicle speeds, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity to key entry and exit routes of the city.
While tenders have been invited for some projects, timelines will be finalised after the completion of feasibility studies. If executed as planned, the initiative could significantly reshape traffic flow in the capital.
