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Three New Flyovers Proposed On Delhi's Outer Ring Road To Ease Traffic Congestion; Feasibility Study Process Underway
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In a major step to reduce traffic congestion on Delhi’s Outer Ring Road — a crucial route for thousands of daily commuters — the Public Works Department (PWD) has proposed three new flyovers at key choke points: Kanjhawala Chowk–Mangolpuri, Keshopur Depot–Haiderpur, and Sagarpur–Mayapuri Chowk, Indian Express reported.
PWD has invited tenders to appoint consultants for feasibility studies in West, Northwest, and Outer North Delhi.
The total cost of these preliminary studies is expected to be about Rs 10 crore, IE reported, citing officials.
According to a senior PWD official cited in the IE report, the initiative aligns with Delhi’s broader decongestion strategy, targeting stretches notorious for round-the-clock bottlenecks
"Currently, these stretches see heavy traffic jams on daily basis during both peak and non peak hours…Also, these stretches connect the neighbouring cities and Outer Delhi to Central Delhi," the official added.
Under the proposed plan, the first flyover, stretching from Kanjhawala Chowk to Mangolpuri, will link to the newly inaugurated Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II).
As per project plan, this 10-km corridor currently has three traffic junctions — at Kanjhawala Chowk UER -II, Rohini Sector 22 (Begumpur), Y-Block Mangolpuri and Pathar Market junction.
The third flyover, covering approximately 4.3 km from Sagarpur to Mayapuri Chowk, will target one of West Delhi’s most gridlocked routes.
PWD officials noted that the Sagarpur–Mayapuri corridor passes near the Tihar Jail boundary and beneath a high-tension power line — both of which will require careful planning.
Around 300 trees are also situated along the proposed alignment.
"Under this feasibility study, all these details will be under review to understand whether these have to or can be safely transplanted. The selected consultancy will submit a report based on which further decision will be taken," an official was quoted as saying by IE.
