New Delhi, March 27 Soon after the Delhi government allocated a budget for several integrated corridors to reduce traffic congestion, the Public Works Department (PWD) has approved the MB road elevated project in South Delhi, officials said on Friday.
The Public Works Department (PWD) has engaged the Delhi Metro for the construction of a six-lane elevated corridor and underpass on Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) road for Rs 1,471 crore, which is expected to be completed in two years, the official said.
"The current road capacity is inadequate to meet the traffic demand," a PWD official said, adding that the project aims to provide smooth traffic flow, save commuters' time, prevent traffic jams, and save fuel.
This major arterial road connects several residential colonies and mixed-use areas such as Pul-Prahladpur, Lalkuan, Sangam Vihar, Khanpur village, and Saket in South Delhi, he said.
There is also a significant amount of on-street parking, which contributes to traffic congestion in the area, the officials added.
As the project aligns with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), it will be executed by them at an estimated cost of Rs 1,471.14 crore, including Rs 3.69 crore on tree transplantation, according to the plan.
The proposal includes an elevated road at two locations, an elevated section from Saket-G block to Sangam Vihar, and a second section from Maa Anandmayee Marg to Pul-Prahaladpur, it said.
According to the project plan, "The integrated elevated structures and underpass, subways, and a tunnel will be designed and constructed by DMRC for the PWD."
A private firm has conducted a road safety and efficiency study in this regard, it said.
In the second phase, a nearly 2.48 Km six-lane elevated flyover, above the Delhi Metro tunnel, will be constructed from Maa Anandmayee Marg to Pul Prahladpur.
The PWD is also planning to construct a new road connecting Maa Anandmayee Marg to the Harkesh Nagar metro station beneath the metro viaduct. For this, a feasibility study has also been approved, the officials said.