Delhi Clears Rs 240 Billion Plan To Ease Traffic Woes

25 Jul 2025 CW Team

Authorities confirmed that work will begin in phases this year, with all projects slated for completion by 2027. These developments target Delhi's worst traffic bottlenecks while significantly strengthening public transport.

Among the most awaited upgrades is the 12.3-kilometre extension of the Pink Line Metro from Majlis Park to Maujpur. This final stretch will close the circular loop of the Pink Line, allowing seamless cross-city travel without line changes or traffic exposure.

A new elevated corridor between AIIMS and Mahipalpur Bypass has also been approved to ease traffic between South Extension, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport.

A 5-kilometre tunnel linking Shiv Murti to Vasant Kunj via National Highway 48 and Mahipalpur is expected to drastically reduce traffic in one of Delhi’s busiest zones.

Outer Delhi will see major connectivity improvements along Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and the Gurugram-Jaipur Highway, with new flyovers and underpasses to ease heavy vehicle movement. New roads connecting Rohini, Narela, and Bawana have also been sanctioned to improve access to growing residential and industrial zones.

In East Delhi, the DND Flyway area will be upgraded with new underpasses and service roads to manage peak-hour traffic and reduce spillover jams.

The New Delhi Railway Station will also undergo redevelopment, with a focus on decongesting the area outside the station alongside improved passenger amenities.

Flyovers and service roads are planned to improve connections to the Delhi-Katra Expressway, enhancing long-distance travel and unclogging exit points.

To improve access to IGI Airport, new road and tunnel infrastructure is planned around Aerocity and Mahipalpur.

The Rs 240 billion cost will be shared between the Centre and Delhi government. Officials said tenders and detailed planning are underway, and visible construction activity could begin as early as next year.

"This is not a patchwork fix," a senior official told NDTV. "It’s a complete overhaul of how people move across the city. If timelines are met, Delhi’s daily commute could be transformed by 2027."

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In a major move to tackle Delhi’s long-standing traffic congestion, the Centre and the Delhi government have jointly approved nine major infrastructure projects worth Rs 240 billion. The projects, aimed at easing commuting, reducing pollution, and improving connectivity, include new tunnels, flyovers, metro line extensions, and arterial roads.Authorities confirmed that work will begin in phases this year, with all projects slated for completion by 2027. These developments target Delhi's worst traffic bottlenecks while significantly strengthening public transport.Among the most awaited upgrades is the 12.3-kilometre extension of the Pink Line Metro from Majlis Park to Maujpur. This final stretch will close the circular loop of the Pink Line, allowing seamless cross-city travel without line changes or traffic exposure.A new elevated corridor between AIIMS and Mahipalpur Bypass has also been approved to ease traffic between South Extension, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport.A 5-kilometre tunnel linking Shiv Murti to Vasant Kunj via National Highway 48 and Mahipalpur is expected to drastically reduce traffic in one of Delhi’s busiest zones.Outer Delhi will see major connectivity improvements along Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and the Gurugram-Jaipur Highway, with new flyovers and underpasses to ease heavy vehicle movement. New roads connecting Rohini, Narela, and Bawana have also been sanctioned to improve access to growing residential and industrial zones.In East Delhi, the DND Flyway area will be upgraded with new underpasses and service roads to manage peak-hour traffic and reduce spillover jams.The New Delhi Railway Station will also undergo redevelopment, with a focus on decongesting the area outside the station alongside improved passenger amenities.Flyovers and service roads are planned to improve connections to the Delhi-Katra Expressway, enhancing long-distance travel and unclogging exit points.To improve access to IGI Airport, new road and tunnel infrastructure is planned around Aerocity and Mahipalpur.The Rs 240 billion cost will be shared between the Centre and Delhi government. Officials said tenders and detailed planning are underway, and visible construction activity could begin as early as next year.This is not a patchwork fix, a senior official told NDTV. It’s a complete overhaul of how people move across the city. If timelines are met, Delhi’s daily commute could be transformed by 2027.

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