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Is Delhi Facing Another BRT Disaster With The New Barapula Phase-3 Flyover?
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News18•06-10-2026, 15:45
Is Delhi Facing Another BRT Disaster With The New Barapula Phase-3 Flyover?
- •The Barapula Phase-3 flyover opened on September 29 to provide a signal-free route from Mayur Vihar to AIIMS but has resulted in massive daily traffic jams.
- •Commuters are experiencing longer travel times compared to traditional routes, leading to comparisons with Delhi's infamous failed BRT corridor.
- •The Ambedkar Nagar to Moolchand BRT system was launched in 2008 for 150 crore rupees to prioritize public buses, but caused severe congestion and accidents.
- •Public anger and flawed design forced the Delhi government to scrap and completely dismantle the BRT corridor by 2016.
- •Traffic police are currently monitoring the Barapula Phase-3 corridor, deploying diversions and updates to prevent it from suffering the same fate as the BRT.
Key Questions Answered
The Barapula Phase-3 flyover was officially opened in the capital on September 29, 2026.
Delhi's BRT system was dismantled in 2016 following widespread public anger over massive traffic jams, pedestrian accidents caused by flawed design, and general failure of the corridor.
The Delhi Traffic Police is actively monitoring the situation, providing real-time traffic updates on Google, and diverting traffic wherever necessary to smooth out the flow.
