Mayur Vihar To AIIMS In 20 Minutes: Delhi's Barapullah Corridor To Open Soon
Delhi's Barapullah Phase-3 elevated corridor is nearing completion, promising to reduce travel time between Mayur Vihar and AIIMS to 20 minutes. The project, which faced significant delays and cost increases since 2014, is expected to open this month.
Why it matters
Infrastructure improvements are vital for urban mobility in densely populated cities like Delhi, directly impacting daily commute efficiency.
Travelling from East Delhi's Mayur Vihar to AIIMS or other parts of South Delhi is set to become much faster and easier. The long-awaited Barapullah Phase-3 elevated corridor is almost ready, and the Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) has written to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to fix a date for its inauguration.The 3.5-km-long corridor is expected to open this month after facing a delay of nearly nine years.Once opened, the corridor will make the route between Mayur Vihar and AIIMS completely signal-free. Commuters will be able to cover the distance in around 15-20 minutes, compared to the current travel time, which takes around 30-40 minutes, especially during peak hours.The flyover will create a direct connection between East Delhi and South Delhi.
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