Work on Ph-3 of Barapullah flyover starts

The public works department (PWD) has begun felling and transplanting large trees that will be affected by the Barapullah Elevated Corridor's Phase-3 extension, which will link Sarai Kale Khan with Mayur Vihar Phase-1.

- Snehil Sinha

Following the central empowered committee's (CEC) clearance last week, PWD has drawn up a plan to remove or shift 53 trees in the first phase, at an estimated cost of ₹5 lakh. Officials said the work includes relocating mature trees of various species and ensuring their upkeep through regular horticultural practices.

"The transplantation of trees along the Barapullah Phase-3 corridor will be undertaken with strict adherence to horticultural specifications. Maintenance will be monitored to prevent loss of green cover," an official said.

The CEC's approval specified that in the South Forest Division, of 178 trees under review, 75 would be felled or are already dry, 53 would be transplanted, and 50 retained-13 of them with minor trimming.