1 hr ago
Delhi Traffic Police Works With Google Maps on Barapullah Updates
A new road section called Barapullah Phase-III has opened in Delhi.
Many drivers are using it, making parts of the route crowded.
Traffic police said Google Maps was showing the route as fairly clear, which could send more drivers toward the congestion.
A drone survey found a traffic bottleneck where roads join near Sundial Park and Sarai Kale Khan.
Police are working with Google Maps to make the traffic information more accurate.
Drivers are asked to follow police instructions and take other routes when advised.
Delhi Traffic Police is coordinating with Google Maps to update traffic information for the newly opened Barapullah Phase-III corridor.
The effort follows concerns that the app showed the route as relatively clear and directed commuters toward a congested stretch.
A drone survey identified a bottleneck where lanes merge near Sundial Park and Sarai Kale Khan.
Police said traffic drawn from routes including DND and NH-24 is adding to congestion on the new corridor.
Commuters have been advised to follow police directions and advisories, and use alternate routes when advised, especially during peak hours.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police and Google Maps are coordinating; commuters using the Barapullah Phase-III corridor are affected.
- What
- They are working to ensure the corridor's traffic situation is accurately reflected on Google Maps.
- Where
- The Barapullah Phase-III corridor in Delhi, including the merger near Sundial Park and Sarai Kale Khan.
- When
- The coordination was reported on Tuesday, after a Delhi Traffic Police post on Monday.
- Why
- The app reportedly showed the route as relatively clear despite congestion, and police said traffic diverted from DND and NH-24 was adding to the load.
Current App Routing
Police Traffic Assessment
Whether the corridor is clear
Current App Routing
Google Maps was showing the route as relatively clear, according to the Delhi Traffic Police post described in the report.
Police Traffic Assessment
Police said the corridor was congested, with a bottleneck at the merger near Sundial Park and Sarai Kale Khan, and was carrying traffic diverted from DND and NH-24.
Key facts
- Corridor
- Barapullah Phase-III, newly opened
- Coordination
- Delhi Traffic Police is working with Google Maps on accurate traffic updates.
- Reported timing
- Police coordination was reported Tuesday; a police post on X raised the routing concern Monday.
- Identified bottleneck
- The merger near Sundial Park and Sarai Kale Khan, where lanes join the existing Barapullah corridor.
- Traffic impact
- Police said vehicles that would otherwise use DND or NH-24 are using the new corridor and increasing its traffic load.
- Commuter advice
- Follow traffic advisories and police directions; use alternate routes when advised, particularly during peak hours.
Quotes
Delhi Traffic Police official
An official discussing traffic diverted onto the Barapullah corridor.
“The newly opened corridor is attracting substantial traffic that would otherwise use NH-24 and DND, thereby increasing the traffic load.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
Related news
Barapullah Phase-III Jams Highlight Lane Bottleneck and Mapping Problems
Barapullah Phase-III Opens, Commuters Face Three-Kilometre Traffic Jam
Barapullah Phase 3 Congestion Traps Ambulances for Second Day
Barapullah Phase-III Flyover Faces Traffic Congestion After Opening
Traffic Police Seek Redesign of Barapullah Flyover Merger
Barapullah Phase-III Opens, Linking East Delhi With AIIMS
Rahul Gandhi Detained After Protest Seeking Election Commission Meeting
Election Commission Explains Meeting Request After Gandhi Protest
BJP Accuses Congress of Amplifying Fabricated AI Police Video
Delhi Police Says Senior Officers Were Deliberately Targeted
