India, Aug. 1 -- Marred with a delay of nearly a decade and multiple missed deadlines, the 3.5-km Barapullah phase III elevated corridor has finally been completed, with the Public Works Department (PWD) writing to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta seeking a date for its formal inauguration in August.

The flyover, which will provide a signal-free link between Mayur Vihar Phase-I and AIIMS via Sarai Kale Khan, will reduce travel time to 15 minutes. Once operational, commuters travelling from east Delhi towards south and central Delhi will be able to bypass several busy intersections, easing congestion at NH-24, the DND Flyway, Ring Road and the Sarai Kale Khan junction.

Officials said the inauguration is likely to be attended by the chief minis...