New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced that the Railways has approved the widening of the existing railway overbridge (ROB) on Outer Ring Road at Haiderpur Badli to ease traffic congestion at Mukarba Chowk. She said the Railways has also cleared a proposed elevated loop connecting Shalimar Bagh with Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, which will cross the railway tracks. The approvals followed technical scrutiny and sustained correspondence between the Delhi government and Northern Railway.
Projects to Transform Delhi's Transport Network
Gupta stated that these projects would contribute significantly to the effort to transform the capital into a “Viksit Delhi”. She emphasized the government's commitment to building a modern, safe, and seamless transport network across the city. The two north-west Delhi corridors have long faced heavy traffic, with thousands of commuters and goods vehicles using them daily. Once completed, the projects are expected to reduce congestion and improve travel time, safety, and connectivity.
Technical Approvals and Safety Measures
According to Gupta, the Public Works Department (PWD) submitted drawings and technical proposals for both projects to the Railways. After scrutiny, the proposals were found technically feasible, and the Railways issued an in-principle no-objection certificate (NOC) with the approval of the divisional railway manager (DRM). She added that the Railways has stipulated that construction must be carried out in line with prescribed safety norms and under technical supervision to ensure that railway operations and traffic are not affected.
Long-Term Solutions for Traffic Bottlenecks
Gupta noted that the Delhi government is working to identify major traffic bottlenecks and put in place long-term solutions. She pointed out that Mukarba Chowk, Outer Ring Road, and the Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar area are among the city’s busiest transport corridors. The projects, she said, will strengthen regional connectivity and provide relief to commuters. The approvals mark a significant step forward in addressing the chronic congestion issues in north-west Delhi, benefiting daily commuters and goods transport alike.
