In a major step towards reducing congestion on one of Delhi’s busiest stretches, the Public Works Department (PWD) has announced plans to construct three new flyovers along the Outer Ring Road, linking it with the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) corridor. The move is part of the capital’s larger traffic decongestion plan, with a ₹10 crore feasibility study already approved to identify key choke points and prepare detailed designs for the upcoming projects.
Research to locate high-traffic areas
The study will chart vehicle movement along the Outer Ring Road—particularly between Vikaspuri and Mukarba Chowk—where vehicle movement reaches several lakh per day, senior PWD officials said. The study will center on intersections where bottlenecks continue to exist through a combination of traffic from the arterial and local roads. The focus is to recommend structural solutions in the form of flyovers, underpasses, or raised corridors to ease traffic movement.
Integration with UER-II project
The future flyovers will serve as an important link between the Outer Ring Road and the UER-II corridor, which is being constructed and has the potential to become a key bypass connecting Gurugram, Dwarka, Rohini, and Narela. The UER-II, once functional, will reroute heavy vehicles from central Delhi, drastically cutting through traffic and commuting time for daily travelers.
PWD and IIT-Delhi cooperation
The feasibility study, estimated at ₹10 crore, will be conducted in collaboration with IIT-Delhi’s civil engineering department and traffic consultants. The team will assess ground conditions, pedestrian movement, and the feasibility of elevated structures. Preliminary reports suggest that intersections near Peeragarhi, Azadpur, and Mukarba Chowk are likely candidates for new flyovers due to their heavy traffic loads and frequent jams during peak hours.
Environment and local impact assessment
Officials said that environmental and social impact studies would be conducted prior to preparing the construction plan. The project will ensure that infrastructure development is balanced with environmental sustainability by causing a minimal impact on green cover and current residential areas along the route.
Long-term benefits anticipated
Once built, the new flyovers are likely to reduce travel time by 25–30% for the Outer Ring Road corridor and improve connectivity between North Delhi and West Delhi. The PWD has said that work on tendering could start by mid-2026 once the design and approval process is over.
The project represents another significant milestone in the continuing campaign by Delhi to modernize its road network and provide smoother, safer journeys for its increasingly large number of daily commuters.
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