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Shah inaugurates delayed Barapullah Phase-III, launches Delhi road projects
Amit Shah opened several new road projects in Delhi.
The biggest project is the third phase of the Barapullah elevated corridor.
It is meant to help people travel more easily between East and South Delhi.
The project cost Rs 1,635 crore and took much longer than planned.
Construction began in 2015 after the project was approved in 2014.
Work was affected by delays and problems during the Yamuna’s monsoon flow.
The corridor has roads, loops, a footpath and a cycle track.
Officials say the projects will reduce traffic and shorten travel times.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated five Delhi road infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,941 crore.
The Rs 1,635-crore Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor is expected to provide signal-free connectivity between East and South Delhi.
The project, approved in 2014 and started in 2015, was delayed after its scheduled 2017 completion.
The corridor includes nine traffic loops, a footpath, a cycle track and an extradosed bridge over the Yamuna.
Foundation stones were laid for the Modi Mill-Savitri Cinema flyover extension and the Loni underpass, among other projects.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the projects, attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other officials.
- What
- Five road infrastructure projects were inaugurated, including the Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor.
- Where
- The projects are located in Delhi, including areas around Barapullah, South Delhi, North Delhi and northeast Delhi.
- When
- The inauguration took place on Tuesday, September 29.
- Why
- They are intended to reduce traffic congestion, improve connectivity and shorten commuting times.
Government’s account
Project history and criticism
Reason for the inauguration
Government’s account
Delhi government leaders said cooperation between the Centre and Delhi government enabled stalled projects to open and described the completion as a delivery achievement.
Project history and criticism
The project history shows that Barapullah Phase-III was approved in 2014, began in 2015, missed its 2017 target and faced repeated delays and cost escalation.
Political framing
Government’s account
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma credited the current government with completing the flyover and addressing long-standing traffic problems.
Project history and criticism
The report records the government’s political claims but does not independently assess which administration was responsible for the delays or the eventual completion.
Key facts
- Total project value
- Rs 1,941 crore
- Barapullah Phase-III cost
- Rs 1,635 crore
- Project timeline
- Approved in 2014; construction began in 2015; originally scheduled for completion in 2017
- Corridor length
- Around 10 km after merging with the existing Barapullah flyover at Sarai Kale Khan
- Major structure
- An extradosed bridge over the Yamuna
- Traffic features
- Nine loops, a footpath and a cycle track
- Additional projects
- Flyovers in South Delhi and underpasses at Mukarba Chowk and the Loni Road roundabout
Quotes
Government official
Official who explained the Barapullah Phase-III bridge design
“Last year, we committed that the Barapullah flyover would be completed in a year, and we have done it. For the last 18 months, there has been no politics of allegations or excuses, but only work done by the government for the public”
theprint.in
“One of the unique features of Phase III is an extradosed bridge over the Yamuna. Such bridges use much shorter stay towers than cable-stayed bridges, such as the Signature Bridge”
theprint.in
Sources
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