6-lane flyover near Civil Lines to decongest traffic in north Delhi
In a significant move to tackle traffic congestion in North Delhi, the Public Works Department (PWD) has approved a Rs 183 crore project for the construction of a six-lane flyover near Civil Lines, at the Metcalfe House T-junction. The flyover will connect key areas such as the Civil Lines Trauma Centre and DRDO, and is aimed at easing vehicular movement along the busy Outer Ring Road corridor.
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, announcing the project on Friday, said the intervention aligns with the Central Government’s vision of creating world class infrastructure. “This flyover is a major step towards building a modern, efficient and commuter-friendly road network in the national capital. It will help decongest one of North Delhi’s busiest intersections and ensure better mobility for thousands of daily commuters,” he said.
The project is particularly significant for residents of Civil Lines and nearby areas, as well as for those travelling towards northern states like Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. The Metcalfe House T-junction has long been a traffic bottleneck due to increased signal cycle times, the convergence of multiple traffic streams and queue spillovers reaching Salimgarh Fort and Signature Bridge.
According to the PWD, the need for this project emerged after repeated complaints from local residents, market associations and road users. Following joint inspections by PWD and Delhi Traffic Police, a high-level review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary on March 25 confirmed the urgent requirement for a long-term solution.
The proposed flyover will span 680 meters and will be designed to eliminate signalised intersections at the junction, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted traffic flow. The project will also include side-widening of existing roads to manage traffic volumes, construction of stormwater drainage systems to prevent waterlogging and pedestrian-friendly footpaths on both sides of the stretch.
In addition, back-to-back U-turns will be built to aid local vehicular movement and reduce the need for long detours, saving both time and fuel.
Once operational, the flyover is expected to significantly reduce waiting time at traffic signals, clear congestion extending up to Salimgarh Fort and Signature Bridge, and enhance road safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. It will also improve access to emergency services such as the Civil Lines Trauma Centre and streamline movement towards central corridors like ITO.
PWD officials said the project will be executed within a fixed timeline, with close coordination between traffic police and civic agencies to minimise disruption to commuters during the construction phase.
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