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Barapullah Flyover Faces Major Traffic Test: 3-Km Jam, 55-Minute Delays on Day 2
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News18•02-10-2026, 18:30
Barapullah Flyover Faces Major Traffic Test: 3-Km Jam, 55-Minute Delays on Day 2
- •Delhi's newly opened Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor, intended to speed up travel between east and south Delhi, experienced significant traffic congestion.
- •Motorists reported tailbacks of nearly 3 km and delays of up to 55 minutes on Wednesday, just one day after the flyover's inauguration.
- •The congestion was specifically noted on the Mayur Vihar Phase-1 to Sarai Kale Khan stretch.
- •The Delhi Traffic Police have increased deployment at critical merging and exit points to manage traffic flow.
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On the day after its inauguration, the newly opened corridor experienced heavy traffic congestion, resulting in tailbacks of nearly 3 km and delays of up to 55 minutes on the Mayur Vihar Phase-1 to Sarai Kale Khan stretch.
In response to the severe traffic snarls and long waiting times, the Delhi Traffic Police intensified their deployment at key merging and exit points while stepping up overall traffic regulation.
The project is billed as a faster, signal-free link connecting east and south Delhi, specifically spanning between Mayur Vihar Phase-I and Sarai Kale Khan to improve overall transit times.
