India, April 17 -- The Delhi Government is planning to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of underpasses at railway crossings as part of its broader traffic decongestion initiative, officials said on Thursday.

At present, there are around 8-10 railway crossings across the national capital that experience heavy congestion. Residents are often forced to take longer alternate routes to avoid traffic jams, resulting in increased commuting time, they said.

"The vehicle load at these crossings is heavy. We are working on a plan to study whether we can construct a tunnel underneath the Punjabi Bagh and Peeragarhi Chowk to facilitate easier movement for people living on either side of the line," the Public Works Department (PWD) m...