New Delhi: Delhi govt is examining a proposal to build a nearly 500-metre underpass near the Crowne Plaza traffic signal in Mayur Vihar Phase 1 to ease congestion on the busy Delhi-UP Road.
If implemented, commuters on this route would avoid one traffic signal,” a senior Delhi govt official said. The department is also studying how traffic would be regulated on the road above once the underpass is made, he said. Effort will be made to retain as many trees as possible, he said.
“The proposed underpass would allow vehicles coming from the DND side and heading towards Chilla and Trilokpuri to bypass the busy junction. The Crowne Plaza junction sees a mix of through traffic, local vehicles and vehicles making turns. During rush hour, the signal results in bottlenecks and long queues. PWD will also survey trees along the corridor. The assessment will record the species, size, condition and location. The proposal is being examined at a time when connectivity around Mayur Vihar and the Delhi-Noida corridor is also undergoing changes. The ongoing Barapullah Phase III corridor project is aimed at improving connectivity between Mayur Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan.
In the proposal that is before PWD, through traffic would be diverted to the underpass, while local traffic and vehicles making turns would continue to use the road. Officials are also examining the possibility of developing a rotary at the surface for traffic management. The alignment of the underpass has not yet been finalised. PWD is assessing how the structure would sit with the existing road network and where its entry and exit points should be. The project is currently at the feasibility stage and no construction has been finalised. Officials are assessing the proposed alignment, existing traffic movement and infrastructure that could be affected before taking the proposal forward. The assessment will document their species, size, condition and location, with efforts focused on retaining as many trees as possible.
Earlier reporting noted: Trees along the corridor will also be surveyed and mapped.
This is a 3.5-km signal-free road project in Delhi that connects Mayur Vihar Phase-I (east Delhi) with Sarai Kale Khan and AIIMS (south Delhi). You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news. A key part of the assessment is the mapping of underground utilities along the proposed route. Water pipelines, electricity cables, gas lines, telecom networks and other infrastructure will have to be identified. Utilities found to be in conflict with the proposed alignment may need to be protected, shifted or modified. It is likely to open next month. Download the TOI App.