Announced by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in 2021, the project is 70% complete. The Delhi government expected the flyover to be operational by the end of 2023. The Public Works Department (PWD) has paid DMRC about ₹173 crores for the construction. However, PWD officials declined to provide further information. The construction site is well-protected with barricades, and water is being sprayed to reduce dust pollution.
Delhi’s First Double-Decker Bridge Project
- Location: Bhajanpura to Yamuna Vihar, Delhi
- Expectation: The bridge was expected to open last year but has encountered slow progress.
- Features: The project is designed with Delhi Metro trains running on the upper deck and buses, cars, and other vehicles on the lower deck. The road will accommodate regular traffic flow beneath the structure.
Construction Progress
- Pillars: Over 90 pillars have been constructed, many with girders to support both metro rail and road traffic. Some pillars have completed flooring and sidewall installations.
- Additional Projects: Two more double-decker viaducts are under construction, stretching from Azadpur to Ashok Vihar and Sangam Vihar to Ambedkar Nagar, also progressing slowly.
Project Details
- Announcement: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced the project in 2021.
- Completion Status: The project is 70% complete, with an initial expectation of operation by the end of 2023.
- Funding: The Public Works Department (PWD) has allocated about ₹173 crores to DMRC for construction. However, further details were not disclosed by PWD officials.
Local Impact
- Community Concerns: Residents express concerns over slow construction and its impact on traffic movement. Issues are exacerbated by encroachments from auto-rickshaws and street vendors.
- Anticipated Benefits: The completion of the flyover is expected to significantly improve traffic flow in the area, especially on the congested Mahrauli-Badarpur road.
Specifics of the Double-Decker Viaducts
- Sangam Vihar to Ambedkar Nagar (Aerocity-Tughlakabad Corridor)
- Length: 2.4 km
- Note: This will be the longest among the three planned double-decker viaducts.
- Azadpur to Rani Jhansi Road (RK Ashram Marg-Janakpuri West Corridor)
- Length: 2.2 km
- Bhajanpura to Yamuna Vihar (Majlis Park-Maujpur Corridor)
- Length: 1.4 km
- Features: Includes a four-lane flyover on the lower deck, offering a solution to the area’s traffic congestion.
In Summary
Delhi’s ambitious double-decker bridge project aims to enhance the city’s infrastructure by facilitating metro and road transport simultaneously. Despite the slow pace of progress, the completion of these projects is highly anticipated for the potential to transform traffic flow and urban transit in the capital.
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