Good News for Delhi NCR: Punjabi Bagh Flyover to Open After Dec 20

The Punjabi Bagh flyover features trees along the divider on its carriageway, running from Raja Garden towards ESI Hospital. However, due to the lack of permission from the Delhi High Court, the PWD plans to open only two of the three lanes on one side.

Meanwhile, the Anand Vihar flyover, which also has trees, remains closed despite its completion. With the Delhi assembly elections approaching, both flyovers are expected to be opened soon.

Flyover Expected to Ease Traffic Congestion in Punjabi Bagh

The Punjabi Bagh flyover is expected to open to the public any time after December 20, according to officials from the Public Works Department (PWD).

The flyover features trees along the divider on its carriageway, which runs from Raja Garden towards ESI Hospital. Due to pending permission from the Delhi High Court, the PWD plans to open only two of the three lanes on one side.

Anand Vihar Flyover Remains Closed Despite Completion: What’s Next?

Similarly, the Anand Vihar flyover, which also has trees, remains closed despite its completion. With the Delhi assembly elections approaching, both flyovers are likely to open soon.

According to a Public Works Department official, “Our target for completion is December 20. After that, we plan to inform govt that the Punjabi Bagh flyover is ready to be opened to the public. Although the trees on the road divider are a problem and we are trying to find a solution, for now, we plan to barricade these and allow traffic on the other lanes.”

Flyover Expected to Reduce Traffic Snarls and Improve Connectivity in Delhi NCR

The construction of the main flyover, spanning approximately 1.3 km and featuring six lanes between ESI Metro Station and Punjabi Bagh Club Road, is part of a larger corridor redevelopment plan.

Initially, the project was expected to be completed by January this year. However, the deadline was later extended to April and has now been moved to December.

In March, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated one segment of the corridor.

During peak hours, construction work on this Ring Road stretch often causes traffic snarls. This section of the road handles significant traffic, as it connects to Rohtak Road, which carries traffic from Haryana.

The construction of the flyover is expected to ease traffic congestion in Punjabi Bagh. It will improve connectivity between north and south Delhi, as well as Gurgaon and other parts of the NCR. The flyover will save commuters time and reduce fuel consumption. According to officials, it will cut down 1.6 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions and save 18 lakh litres of fuel annually.

Long-term Decongestion Plan for Delhi: Flyovers and Infrastructure Improvements

The project was approved by the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning and Engineering) Centre (UTTIPEC) in March 2021. When construction began, PWD Minister Atishi instructed the contractor to strictly adhere to the project deadline.

As part of the Delhi government's broader decongestion plan, 77 traffic hotspots were identified by six task force teams in 2018. These areas will be decongested through road redesigns, flyovers, underpasses, and foot overbridges. The flyover is part of long-term measures aimed at reducing traffic congestion and pollution in Delhi.

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