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Delhi's Barapulla Flyover Phase-3 Plagued by Severe Congestion Within Days
Heavy traffic jams erupted shortly after the opening of Barapulla Flyover Phase-3 in Delhi, with commuters facing delays exceeding two hours on routes that should take 15 minutes. Authorities are now conducting comprehensive reviews to identify and rectify design-related issues affecting the corridor.
LSN India ·
The newly inaugurated Barapulla Flyover Phase-3 has been hit by major congestion problems just two days after opening, creating severe bottlenecks along the Mayur Vihar to INA stretch. What commuters expected to be a quick 15-minute journey turned into waits of more than two hours, raising questions about the infrastructure project's design and implementation.
Traffic police and the Public Works Department have initiated an urgent assessment of the corridor to identify the root causes of congestion. The review includes drone surveys, lane analysis, and evaluation of merging points to pinpoint structural or operational deficiencies that may be contributing to the traffic snarls.
Officials are considering multiple remedial measures, including reconfiguration of merging zones and potential traffic diversions, to optimize the flow of vehicles through the corridor. The rapid emergence of congestion on a freshly opened facility has sparked wider scrutiny of the project's engineering specifications and traffic management planning.
The situation highlights ongoing concerns about infrastructure design adequacy in Delhi's rapidly expanding road network, with authorities facing pressure to restore smooth traffic flow and restore public confidence in the project.