Delhi’s Barapullah Phase 3, Mukarba Chowk underpass to open September 29

Delhi is set to inaugurate the Barapullah Phase 3 elevated corridor and the Mukarba Chowk underpass on September 29, while foundation stones will be laid for two new flyover projects in South Delhi.

The four projects form part of a wider road infrastructure programme aimed at improving traffic movement across the capital.

Barapullah Phase 3 is a 3.5-km, four-lane elevated corridor that will connect Mayur Vihar Phase 1 with Sarai Kale Khan and merge with the existing Barapullah flyover. With the existing structure, the overall corridor will extend to around 9 km.

The project was sanctioned in 2014 and construction began in 2015. It was originally scheduled for completion in 2017 but faced delays and cost increases. Its revised cost is around Rs 1,635 crore.

Another project included in the September 29 programme is the Mukarba Chowk underpass in north Delhi.

Located on the Outer Ring Road near Gate Number 3 of Haiderpur Badli Mor Metro station, the project comprises three underpasses. Two are for vehicles and one is for pedestrians and non-motorised transport.

The project is aimed at improving movement around the Mukarba Chowk interchange and providing an alternative route for traffic between adjoining areas.

The September 29 programme will also cover two flyover projects in South Delhi for which foundation stones will be laid, reported The Financial Express.

The government has announced an extension of the Modi Mill flyover towards Kalkaji Temple flyover, with additional half-flyovers planned at key junctions. Together, the works are intended to create a 7.2-km signal-free corridor extending towards IIT Gate.

The Savitri Cinema flyover will involve a 435-metre three-lane single carriageway. The project was initially sanctioned by UTTIPEC in 2017 but was delayed because of site-level constraints.

The Modi Mill and Savitri Cinema projects together are estimated to cost around Rs 371.75 crore.

“Once functional, the flyovers will provide signal-free movement, enhance traffic speeds, and remove congestion at key junctions, especially at Captain Gaur Marg-Outer Ring Road and Outer Ring Road-GK-II Road,” a government official said.

The two new flyovers are expected to take between 24 and 30 months to complete.