Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Delhi Clears Elevated Corridors and Metro Access Projects
Delhi has approved several projects to help people travel more easily.
The largest project is a raised six-lane road in South Delhi.
It will connect Outer Ring Road with Mehrauli-Badarpur Road.
The road should let drivers skip about 12 busy intersections.
Another plan will improve traffic movement around Mukarba Chowk.
A new road link there is expected to divert about 20% of current traffic.
Officials also approved better walking and transfer facilities around six Metro stations.
These projects are meant to reduce traffic jams and make journeys safer and easier.
UTTIPEC approved a 5.5-km, six-lane elevated corridor on Maa Anandmayee Marg.
The corridor will connect Outer Ring Road with Mehrauli-Badarpur Road and bypass about 12 junctions.
An underpass and roundabout are planned at the Crowne Plaza intersection on Okhla Estate Marg.
Mukarba Chowk will receive a widened 10-lane bridge and a new four-lane railway overbridge.
Access plans for six Delhi Metro stations were approved, completing clearances for all 31 Phase I and II station plans.
- Who
- Delhi's Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning and Engineering) Centre approved the projects; the meeting was chaired by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
- What
- A 5.5-km elevated corridor, Mukarba Chowk improvements, and access upgrades for six Delhi Metro stations were approved.
- When
- The approvals were given at UTTIPEC's 70th Governing Body meeting; the articles do not provide a date.
- Where
- The projects cover Maa Anandmayee Marg, Okhla Estate Marg, Mukarba Chowk, and six Delhi Metro stations in Delhi.
- Why
- The projects aim to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and provide better pedestrian, last-mile, and interchange access.
- Elevated corridor length
- Approximately 5.5 kilometres
- Elevated corridor design
- Six lanes, connecting Outer Ring Road with Mehrauli-Badarpur Road
- Junctions bypassed
- About 12 intersections on Maa Anandmayee Marg
- Mukarba Chowk traffic diversion
- The new link is expected to divert an estimated 20% of existing traffic
- Bridge upgrades
- The existing Outer Ring Road bridge will expand from six to 10 lanes, and a new four-lane railway overbridge will be built
- Metro station plans
- GTB Nagar, Sarita Vihar, Akshardham, Rohini West, Malviya Nagar, and Shastri Park
- Planning body
- Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning and Engineering) Centre