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Barapullah Phase-III Elevated Corridor Set for September 29 Inauguration
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Core Event – Scheduled Opening
The Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor, a 3.5-km three-lane flyover linking Mayur Vihar Phase-I with Sarai Kale Khan, is slated to be inaugurated on September 29, 2026. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will preside over the ceremony, which will also include the inauguration of the Mukarba Chowk underpass and the laying of foundation stones for two new south-Delhi flyovers.
Background & Context
Approved in 2014, construction began in 2015 with an original 2017 completion target. Land-acquisition disputes, tree-clearance delays, technical challenges on the Yamuna floodplain and the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the timeline back by more than a decade. The Delhi government frames the completion as evidence of a “double-engine” partnership between centre and state.
Project Details & Statistics
- Length & Alignment: 3.5 km flyover merges with the existing Barapullah stretch at Sarai Kale Khan, creating an elevated route of roughly 9 km.
- Engineering Features: Eight loops (four at each end) facilitate entry and exit. A specialised bridge over the Yamuna floodplain uses pillar spans of nearly 125 m to minimise impact on river flow. The structure includes India’s first dedicated cycle track on a flyover, alongside pedestrian pathways.
- Cost: Initial estimate ? INR1,260 crore; revised cost ? INR1,635 crore.
- Travel-time Impact: Officials project a reduction in the East Delhi/Noida-to-AIIMS commute from 35-40 minutes to about 15 minutes.
- Environmental Note: The extradosed Yamuna bridge and signal-free traffic are expected to cut CO2 emissions by roughly 2 tonnes per day.
Official Statements & Responses
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on X that Minister Shah will inaugurate the corridor and lay foundation stones for the Modi Mill–Kalkaji flyover and the Savitri Cinema half-flyover. PWD Minister Parvesh Verma highlighted the corridor’s role in easing traffic on NH-24, the DND Flyway and the Ring Road, emphasizing its “signal-free connectivity.” Delhi Traffic Police warned that traffic between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on September 29 may be disrupted on the Ring Road segment between Sarai Kale Khan and Ashram Chowk, urging motorists to use alternative routes.
Criticism & Opposition
BJP Delhi president and Minister of State for Road Transport Harsh Malhotra accused political opponents of disparaging the project’s quality to undermine the government’s achievements.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Hon’ble Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate the Barapulla Elevated Road Phase-III and Mukarba Chowk Underpass, and lay the foundation stone for the Modi Mill–Savitri Cinema Flyover and Loni Underpass,” — CM Rekha Gupta
- “With the start of the Barapullah Phase-3 corridor, signal-free connectivity will be available from Mayur Vihar Phase-1 to AIIMS. It will reduce travel between East and South Delhi and provide relief to people from traffic jams. The project is an important step towards realising the resolve of a developed Delhi,” — Parvesh Verma
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the total length of the combined elevated route: most describe it as “around 9 km,” while one outlet reports “about 10 km.” No post-inauguration traffic-flow data are available, leaving actual travel-time savings unverified.
What's Next
During the September 29 ceremony, Minister Shah will also lay foundation stones for the Modi Mill–Kalkaji flyover and the Savitri Cinema half-flyover, extending the broader road-infrastructure programme aimed at decongesting south-Delhi corridors.