PWD plans signal-free commute at Rajghat junction on Ring Road

The Public Works Department (PWD) will be working on a trial infrastructure project aimed at making Ring Road signal-free through U-turns at the Rajghat and Shanti Van crossings in central Delhi, officials said on Thursday.

- Snehil Sinha

The project, estimated at ₹49.02 lakh cost, will help reduce congestion along the stretch.

"Complaints were reported about persistent traffic bottlenecks at the two intersections which serves as a major link for commuters travelling between north, central and east Delhi. Both intersections will be closed and extended U-turns will be provided at least 100 metres away to ensure moving traffic," said an official.

Both the crossings witness heavy traffic throughout the day, often resulting in long queues and frequent slowdowns, especially during peak hours, officials added. Traffic police officials had flagged delay at these junctions due to signalised intersections and turning movements that interrupt traffic flow.