PWD studies feasibility of 3 new underpasses

The public works department (PWD) has floated the idea of developing three underpasses at congested intersections in south Delhi along the Outer Ring Road in an attempt to clear the critical corridor that has turned into a stretch of traffic chaos in recent months.

- Paras Singh

The Delhi government's infrastructure arm will undertake what is known as a "feasibility study" to see if underpasses can be dug at three locations on the Outer Ring Road-IIT flyover (intersection of Aurobindo Marg); Khel Gaon flyover (intersecting August Kranti Marg); and Chirag Delhi (intersecting Josip Broz Tito Marg) according to senior PWD officials familiar with the development.

To be sure, it may be years before construction of any underpass even begins, if at all, as PWD will be required to navigate idea through UTTIPEC (planning section of DDA), clearance from a host of agencies, seek financial sanctions, and satisfy all stakeholders before any work starts on ground at all.