Transport Department Plans Integrated Dwarka ISBT With Housing

14 Apr 2026 CW Team

The proposal would replace the current terminal with a mixed-use complex combining bus operations with residential blocks and civic facilities. The design is expected to separate private and public circulation, provide accessible transit links and create pedestrian-friendly public realms around the terminal. It envisages dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones, improved passenger amenities and better last-mile connectivity. The department anticipates integrating green spaces and community areas into the podium levels.

Officials have assessed site constraints and infrastructure requirements and prepared a phased implementation strategy to maintain uninterrupted bus services during construction. The plan proposes staged redevelopment, temporary relocation of select services and coordinated working with transit operators and municipal bodies. It envisages modernising ticketing and passenger information systems and upgrading utilities to meet projected demand. The emphasis is on multimodal integration and sustainable construction practices.

The Transport Department will next seek statutory approvals and detailed project reports prior to tendering for redevelopment contracts. Stakeholder engagement will continue to refine layouts and housing allocations, with a focus on ensuring adequate public spaces and commuter convenience. The department indicated timelines will be finalised after approval of detailed designs and financing arrangements. The proposal forms part of broader urban renewal efforts to reimagine transport hubs as integrated civic precincts.

The Transport Department has prepared a redevelopment plan for the Dwarka Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) that integrates housing and public spaces. It says the proposal envisages redevelopment of the existing bus terminal to include residential units, community amenities and landscaped open areas. It aims to optimise land use and improve commuter experience while addressing urban housing needs. The plan follows consultations with civic agencies and urban planners. The proposal would replace the current terminal with a mixed-use complex combining bus operations with residential blocks and civic facilities. The design is expected to separate private and public circulation, provide accessible transit links and create pedestrian-friendly public realms around the terminal. It envisages dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones, improved passenger amenities and better last-mile connectivity. The department anticipates integrating green spaces and community areas into the podium levels. Officials have assessed site constraints and infrastructure requirements and prepared a phased implementation strategy to maintain uninterrupted bus services during construction. The plan proposes staged redevelopment, temporary relocation of select services and coordinated working with transit operators and municipal bodies. It envisages modernising ticketing and passenger information systems and upgrading utilities to meet projected demand. The emphasis is on multimodal integration and sustainable construction practices. The Transport Department will next seek statutory approvals and detailed project reports prior to tendering for redevelopment contracts. Stakeholder engagement will continue to refine layouts and housing allocations, with a focus on ensuring adequate public spaces and commuter convenience. The department indicated timelines will be finalised after approval of detailed designs and financing arrangements. The proposal forms part of broader urban renewal efforts to reimagine transport hubs as integrated civic precincts.

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