Delhi News: The Public Works Department (PWD) of Delhi under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta would soon be undertaking the 55 kilometres elevated road plan, spanning across the MG Road. According to officials, the first phase would include an 11.5 kilometres stretch between Kashmere Gate interstate bus terminal (ISBT) and Ashram or DND Flyway. This would help visitors to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport cut down significantly on their travel time.
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The chronic traffic congestion scenario of the capital city has long been characterized by peak-hour snarls to unpredictable bottlenecks, turning commuting across the city like a test of patience.
According to officials, the plan for the elevated Ring Road has been formulated on the basis of a preliminary project report. Presently, a detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared by the consultant AECOM, following which the required approvals as well as financial clearances would be taken. It is estimated that on-ground construction is likely to initiate around the next 6 months.
First Phase Inclusions
In the first phase, a 9.5 kilometres section from Azadpur to Kashmere Gate ISBT may be taken up. PWD minister Parvesh Verma commented that the options for the stretch’s alignment for all the 6 phases are under the stages of preparation. Verma added that the one from the ISBT to Ashram is the most feasible with the least amount of concerns such as permissions, shifting of utilities, land acquisition and trees in the alignment elevated Metro line.
The project is likely to be executed in 6 phases, including plans for redesigned intersections, elevated corridors and seamless integration with public transport systems. AECOM would also conduct geotechnical investigations, environmental & social impact studies and traffic and mobility assessments while also preparing cost estimates, engineering designs and implementation strategies that are supported by simulation tools and traffic modelling.
