Delhi Govt Approves Rs 3,100 Cr Barapullah Phase III and Mehrauli–Badarpur Elevated Corridor Projects

The Government of Delhi has approved two major road infrastructure projects worth over Rs 3,100 crore aimed at improving traffic flow and connectivity across the capital.

The cabinet approved the revised project cost of more than Rs 1,635 crore for the construction of the Barapullah Phase III Elevated Road connecting Sarai Kale Khan to Mayur Vihar. The project is an extension of the existing Barapullah elevated corridor and is expected to provide signal-free connectivity from Mayur Vihar in East Delhi to AIIMS New Delhi in South Delhi. Once completed, it is expected to significantly reduce travel time for commuters travelling between east and south Delhi while easing congestion around Sarai Kale Khan, Ring Road, the DND Flyway and National Highway 24. The government has set a target to complete the project by June 30, 2026.

The cabinet also approved the construction of a double-decker elevated corridor on the Mehrauli–Badarpur Road at a cost of more than Rs 1,471 crore. The project will include a six-lane elevated flyover along with underpasses between Saket G Block and Pul Prahladpur and will be executed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. The first phase will involve the development of a double-decker integrated structure between Saket G-Block and Sangam Vihar, including a six-lane elevated flyover, a six-lane underpass at Saket G-Block and a two-lane underpass connecting Mehrauli–Badarpur Road with the BRT corridor.

In the second phase, a nearly 2.48 km six-lane elevated flyover will be constructed from Maa Anandmayee Marg to Pul Prahladpur above the Delhi Metro tunnel, aimed at reducing congestion on one of the busiest traffic corridors in South Delhi.