New Delhi, September 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inspected the Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-III corridor and said the long-awaited project is ready to open to the public.
The 3.5-km, four-lane elevated corridor is scheduled to be inaugurated by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on September 29.
Gupta inspected the entire corridor ahead of the inauguration and said the project would provide signal-free connectivity between Mayur Vihar Phase-I in East Delhi and Sarai Kale Khan, linking with the existing Barapullah network towards Central and South Delhi, including AIIMS.
“This long-awaited corridor will provide Signal-Free Connectivity from Mayur Vihar Phase-I to AIIMS, making travel between East and South Delhi smoother and providing relief to citizens from Traffic Congestion,” Gupta said in a post on X.
The project has been constructed at a revised estimated cost of around Rs 1,635 crore. Once operational, it is expected to reduce travel time for commuters travelling from East Delhi and Noida towards AIIMS and other parts of South Delhi.
During peak hours, the journey can take around 35-40 minutes, while the signal-free route is expected to bring the travel time down to about 15 minutes.
The corridor also includes dedicated facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, including a cycle track across the Yamuna floodplain. It is expected to ease traffic pressure around key points such as Sarai Kale Khan, Ring Road, DND Flyway and NH-24.
The Barapullah Phase-III project was approved in 2014, with construction beginning in 2015. It was initially targeted for completion in 2017 but faced several delays before reaching completion this year.
Gupta said the project marks a fresh push towards improving Delhi’s connectivity and infrastructure.
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