NEW DELHI: Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Atishi on Friday directed officials to expedite the construction of two flyovers between Punjabi Bagh and Raja Garden, and complete them by October to avoid inconvenience to commuters. The project’s deadline is in December and according to a statement, the PWD has completed 50 per cent of works.
The new flyovers will significantly reduce the traffic load on the Ring Road corridor, the minister said after an inspection of the projects.She directed officials to expedite the construction and complete it by October instead of December to avoid any inconvenience to commuters. On the benefits of the flyovers, the statement said this will save time of commuters and also reduce fuel consumption.
The flyovers will make traffic movement smoother in Punjabi Bagh area and help reduce 1.60 lakh tons of carbon emissions as well as save 18 lakh litres of fuel annually, it said.These will lead to annual savings of Rs 200 crore of the public, the statement said and added that the total cost of the project will be recovered within a few years. The existing single flyover at Punjabi Bagh will be doubled, it said. There is currently a one-way road at this location.