New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The newly opened Delhi Barapullah Phase-III corridor, which was intended to ease traffic congestion for commuters, saw nearly 3-kilometre-long jams. The flyover, built at a cost of around Rs.1,635 crore, was inaugurated just two days ago (Tuesday) by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Several commuters speaking to news agency PTI stated that traffic was moving at a snail's pace, with a tailback nearly 3 km long.

The Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor connects Mayur Vihar Phase-I with Sarai Kale Khan. It also improves connectivity towards AIIMS and other parts of South Delhi.

A commuter said he was stuck for around 40 minutes while travelling from Mayur Vihar Phase-I towards central Delhi during the afternoon. Anoth...