# Barapullah Phase III opens September 29 with road closure advisory 2026-09-29T05:41:22+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to avoid the Ring Road between Sarai Kale Khan and Ashram Chowk from 9 am to 2 pm on September 29, due to the Barapullah Phase III opening ceremony. The 9-km combined Barapullah route is expected to improve connectivity between East and South Delhi. The new phase includes dedicated facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. NDTV reports the opening ceremony will cause a five-hour closure on the stretch. Commuters should plan alternate routes during the morning and early afternoon. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both articles report the Barapullah Phase III opening as a neutral traffic advisory and infrastructure update. One focuses on the specific road closure on September 29, the other on the broader connectivity benefits for East and South Delhi. The balanced takeaway: the ceremony creates a five-hour disruption on Ring Road near Sarai Kale Khan, but the 9-km route promises long-term gains for cyclists and pedestrians. The real operational test comes after the ceremony, when daily traffic patterns adjust to the new flyover. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - ndtv.com Tags: Ashram Chowk, Barapullah Phase III, Delhi, Delhi Traffic Police, Ring Road, Sarai Kale Khan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-avoid-ring-road-on-sept-29-as-barapullah-phase-iii-opens/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-avoid-ring-road-on-sept-29-as-barapullah-phase-iii-opens/#story-in-brief