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Barapullah Flyover Opens to 3-KM Jam, Delhi Traffic Police Responds to Commuter Outcry
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 09:46
Barapullah Flyover Opens to 3-KM Jam, Delhi Traffic Police Responds to Commuter Outcry
- •Delhi's new Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor experienced a 3-km traffic jam on its second day of operation, causing significant delays for commuters.
- •The flyover, intended to reduce travel time between East and South Delhi, saw vehicles stuck for up to 55 minutes from Mayur Vihar Phase-1 towards Sarai Kale Khan.
- •Commuters expressed disappointment, noting that the expected travel time reduction from Mayur Vihar Phase-1 to AIIMS was not realized.
- •Delhi Traffic Police acknowledged the congestion complaints on social media platform X and stated the issue was being addressed as a priority.
- •Traffic officers have been instructed to increase deployment at key merging and exit points, regulate vehicle movement, and monitor traffic patterns to improve flow.
Key Questions Answered
Just a day after its inauguration to connect East and South Delhi, the Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor saw heavy traffic jams stretching nearly 3 km from Mayur Vihar Phase-1 towards Sarai Kale Khan, with commuters reporting delays of up to 55 minutes.
In response to complaints on X, the Delhi Traffic Police stated that the congestion was being handled on a priority basis by increasing officer deployment at key merging and exit points to regulate movement and clear traffic.
The newly opened elevated corridor aims to reduce travel time and improve connectivity between East Delhi, Noida, and South Delhi by providing a direct route from Mayur Vihar Phase-1 to Sarai Kale Khan.
