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Delhi's Traffic Revolution: 16 KM Elevated Corridor from Inderlok to Bawana to Ease Congestion
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News18•20-09-2026, 19:50
Delhi's Traffic Revolution: 16 KM Elevated Corridor from Inderlok to Bawana to Ease Congestion
- •Delhi government is building a 16-kilometer signal-free elevated corridor along the Munak Canal from Inderlok to Bawana and UER-II.
- •The mega project, costing approximately 4,700 crore rupees, aims to reduce traffic congestion and cut travel time by about 40% in North and West Delhi.
- •The elevated road will connect key areas including Inderlok Metro Station, Shalimar Bagh, Badli, DTU, Khera Khurd, and Bawana Industrial Area.
- •National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is responsible for construction, with an estimated completion time of 3 years.
- •The project faces administrative challenges, requiring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Haryana government due to the Munak Canal's jurisdiction, with discussions ongoing.
Key Questions Answered
The proposed signal-free elevated corridor along the Munak Canal will be approximately 16 kilometers long and is estimated to cost around 4,700 crore rupees, with funding provided by the Delhi government.
The construction responsibility for the mega project has been entrusted to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to expedite technical efficiency and land acquisition levels.
The Haryana government has raised concerns that the project should not obstruct the desilting of the canal using heavy machinery, and has sought clarifications regarding the pier designs to ensure embankment safety.
