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Barapullah extension work to slow NH-9 traffic at Sarai Kale Khan
The Story in Brief
Delhi Traffic Police has warned of congestion and slow movement on the NH-9, Sarai Kale Khan stretch due to construction work on the Barapullah Elevated Road extension. Commuters are advised to avoid the stretch, take alternate routes, and follow directions from traffic personnel at the spot.
The disruption is part of the final phase of the long-delayed Phase-III Barapullah corridor, which will connect Mayur Vihar Phase-I with Sarai Kale Khan via an elevated road. The project aims to provide a signal-free link between east and south Delhi and ease travel between Noida, Ghaziabad and south Delhi.
Once completed, the three-lane elevated corridor with multiple loops is expected to reduce traffic pressure on NH-24, DND Flyway and Ring Road and cut travel time between east Delhi and AIIMS. In the interim, construction will add pressure on surface roads, especially near Sarai Kale Khan from NH-9.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Barapullah extension is part of Delhi's decades-old plan to build a continuous east-west elevated corridor, first proposed after the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The 3.5 km Phase-III stretch has been delayed by land acquisition and utility shifting issues, particularly around the Sarai Kale Khan junction, which already handles heavy traffic from Noida and Ghaziabad. Once operational, the corridor will provide a direct elevated route from Mayur Vihar to AIIMS, bypassing six signal points on the Ring Road. The Delhi government's Public Works Department is the executing agency. Completion is expected by mid-2025, subject to weather and further utility relocations.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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