Ring rd project in delhi clashes with Centre's park proposal
New Delhi, July 22 -- The Delhi government's proposed Rs.11,785 crore elevated Ring Road project has hit a hurdle due to an alignment conflict with the Centre's plan to develop Navbharat Udyan on the Yamuna bank, a senior government official said on Sunday.
As part of the Central Vista project, a 132-metre-high tower is likely to come up near the Ring Road section close to the Bhairon Marg underpass. The official said that during a recent review meeting with the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning & Engineering) Centre, the Public Works Department (PWD) was advised not to finalise the alignment of the proposed corridor until the Navbharat Udyan design is finalised.
"During the meeting, it was agreed upon that a final decision on the design and alignment of the proposed elevated corridor from behind the Purana Qila to in front of the Bhairon Marg underpass will not be made until the detailed design of Navbharat Udyan is finalised," the official said.
Delhi's 55-km Ring Road project has been divided into six phases. The affected stretch falls under Phase 2, covering 10.69 km at an estimated cost of Rs.5,364 crore. "The alignment along the Navbharat Udyan falls in phase 2 of the project... The udyan will also come up near the Millennium depot site," the official added.
Spread over 20.22 acres, Navbharat Udyan will feature an iconic structure, a sphere of unity, a milestones walkway, a tech dome, an amphitheatre and public amenities.
A second official said, "The Delhi Karnal RRTS corridor will also pass along this site. We have proposed that an integrated elevated structure can be made as part of integrating these two projects."
Officials said the final alignment will be determined after consultations with all stakeholders....
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