Delhi's Outer Ring Road to Get New Flyover, Rs 9 Crore Allocated for Feasibility Study
In a significant move to address chronic traffic congestion, the Public Works Department (PWD) of Delhi has announced plans for a new flyover on the Outer Ring Road. The project, which aims to connect the Supplementary Drain near Keshopur Depot to Haiderpur, is expected to bring substantial relief to commuters across multiple neighborhoods in Northwest Delhi.
Project Details and Expected Benefits
PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh revealed on Saturday that the flyover is being planned specifically to alleviate the daily struggles faced by thousands of commuters. "This flyover is being planned keeping the daily struggles of commuters in mind," Singh stated. "Areas like Keshopur, Haiderpur, Punjabi Bagh, Pitampura, Shalimar Bagh and the entire Rohini belt have suffered due to heavy traffic load for years."
The proposed infrastructure is anticipated to benefit lakhs of residents from:
- Keshopur
- Haiderpur
- Punjabi Bagh
- Pitampura
- Shalimar Bagh
- Rohini
- Other surrounding areas in Northwest Delhi
Feasibility Study and Budget Allocation
The Delhi government has allocated Rs 9 crore for a comprehensive feasibility study that will precede the actual construction. This study will be conducted by appointed consultancy services and will include:
- Detailed assessment of current traffic volume and patterns
- Engineering design considerations
- Environmental impact analysis
- Long-term sustainability evaluation
- Analysis of daily vehicle counts on the affected stretch
A senior PWD official explained: "The study will comprehensively assess traffic volume, engineering design, environmental impact and long-term sustainability, and the number of vehicles using the stretch every day ensuring that the flyover is future-ready and executed without delays."
Addressing Traffic Bottlenecks and Political Context
The Outer Ring Road has long been plagued by severe congestion during peak hours, creating significant bottlenecks that affect daily commuters, public transport, commercial vehicles, and emergency services. The new flyover is expected to:
- Ease persistent traffic congestion on one of Delhi's busiest arterial routes
- Improve inter-district connectivity across Northwest Delhi
- Ensure smoother movement for all types of traffic
- Address critical choke points identified in the feasibility study
Minister Singh also took the opportunity to contrast the current approach with previous administrations, emphasizing: "Every major infrastructure work on the Outer Ring Road will now be based on technical strength, transparency and strict timelines so that Delhi gets durable solutions, not temporary fixes." This comment appeared to reference what he described as "half-baked projects" from earlier governments.
Next Steps and Implementation Timeline
Following the feasibility study, the PWD will prepare a detailed project report that aligns with long-term traffic management and urban development goals for the capital. The department has already initiated the process for the flyover's construction, marking a proactive step toward addressing Delhi's growing traffic challenges.
The project represents a substantial investment in Delhi's transportation infrastructure and reflects the government's commitment to developing sustainable solutions for the city's mobility issues. As the feasibility study progresses, residents of affected areas can look forward to potential relief from the traffic congestion that has long characterized their daily commutes.
