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Delhi to Accelerate Rs 7,000‑Crore Elevated Ring Road After Barapullah Gridlock
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 11:31 PM
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The Delhi government has decided to fast‑track a Rs 7,000‑crore elevated Ring Road project to ease the chronic congestion at Barapullah junction.
The municipal administration in Delhi announced that the Rs 7,000‑crore elevated Ring Road scheme will be expedited following the worsening traffic snarls at Barapullah. Officials said the project, which envisions a multi‑lane flyover encircling the capital, is intended to divert heavy vehicles away from the congested inner‑city arteries.
The Barapullah junction, a key node connecting the Delhi‑Gurgaon expressway with the Ring Road, has seen daily bottlenecks that spill over into adjacent neighborhoods. Transport officials cited the recent gridlock as a catalyst for accelerating the construction timeline, aiming to commence major works within the next few months.
Funding for the venture will be sourced from the state’s infrastructure budget and central government allocations. The fast‑track approach is expected to shorten the original completion horizon of five years to roughly three, according to senior planners.
While the project promises smoother traffic flow, authorities acknowledged that temporary disruptions during construction are inevitable. They have pledged to coordinate with local residents and commuters to minimise inconvenience.
The move reflects Delhi’s broader push to upgrade its road network ahead of upcoming mega‑events and rising vehicle numbers, positioning the elevated Ring Road as a flagship solution to the city’s chronic congestion challenges.
The Barapullah junction, a key node connecting the Delhi‑Gurgaon expressway with the Ring Road, has seen daily bottlenecks that spill over into adjacent neighborhoods. Transport officials cited the recent gridlock as a catalyst for accelerating the construction timeline, aiming to commence major works within the next few months.
Funding for the venture will be sourced from the state’s infrastructure budget and central government allocations. The fast‑track approach is expected to shorten the original completion horizon of five years to roughly three, according to senior planners.
While the project promises smoother traffic flow, authorities acknowledged that temporary disruptions during construction are inevitable. They have pledged to coordinate with local residents and commuters to minimise inconvenience.
The move reflects Delhi’s broader push to upgrade its road network ahead of upcoming mega‑events and rising vehicle numbers, positioning the elevated Ring Road as a flagship solution to the city’s chronic congestion challenges.