Mumbai, July 28 -- The Delhi government has said it will complete the capital's first double decker flyover by December, the chief minister announced after reviewing progress. The project, described by officials as a milestone for the city's infrastructure, is intended to provide additional traffic capacity on a busy arterial corridor. Authorities have said that work has accelerated in recent weeks to meet the stated timeline.
Construction is being carried out under the supervision of the public works department and involves complex traffic engineering and structural work to accommodate multiple levels of carriageway. Officials have outlined measures to maintain traffic flow during construction, including phased closures and the use of temporary diversions. The scheme is being coordinated with transport and traffic management agencies to minimise disruption to commuters.
Sources within the administration indicated that contractors are employing modern construction techniques and round the clock schedules where necessary to adhere to the deadline. Environmental safeguards and utility relocations have been integrated into the work plan to reduce unforeseen delays. The government has also planned regular progress reviews to ensure that milestones are met on schedule.
Once complete, the flyover is expected to ease congestion on the corridor and improve journey reliability for public and private transport alike, according to official assessments. The administration said the project forms part of a broader effort to upgrade urban mobility and strengthen the city's transport infrastructure. Further initiatives will be pursued to build on the gains from this project and to support the capital's economic activity.
Authorities have said that the scheme will be integrated with existing public transport corridors and that traffic signal coordination will be reviewed to leverage the additional capacity. The construction phase has provided local employment opportunities and the administration has emphasised safety protocols for workers. Community engagement programmes have been scheduled to keep residents informed and to address concerns related to noise and dust. Officials will publish periodic updates on progress until the project is completed.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Construction World.