Commuters from East and South Delhi heading to the airport can expect major relief soon. The government has approved plans for an 8-kilometre tunnel connecting the Delhi-Meerut Expressway with Gyarah Murti near Sardar Patel Marg. This move aims to decongest Ring Road, Lutyens Zone, and Pragati Maidan areas. Along with the proposed Barapullah Phase-4 elevated corridor from INA to the airport, these projects are set to reduce traffic pressure and cut travel time drastically. A recent high-level meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Delhi government officials finalized the roadmap for these transformative infrastructure upgrades.
Major Boost to Delhi Traffic Decongestion: Tunnel, Corridor to Ease Airport Travel
Tunnel from Delhi-Meerut Expressway to Gyarah Murti Planned
Delhi is taking big steps to ease traffic congestion and make airport travel faster for East and South Delhi residents. An 8-kilometre tunnel is in the works to connect the Delhi-Meerut Expressway with Gyarah Murti near Sardar Patel Marg.
The project will ease the traffic burden on Pragati Maidan, Ring Road, and Lutyens Delhi. In addition, it will offer a direct and faster route to the airport, skipping major choke points. The tunnel will act as a key connector, especially during peak traffic hours.
Barapullah Phase-4 and Other Developments
Meanwhile, the Barapullah Phase-4 elevated corridor from near INA to the airport is another major project. It will provide uninterrupted traffic flow for those traveling from central and east Delhi.
During a recent high-level meeting, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and top officials reviewed various solutions to reduce Delhi’s traffic chaos. Plans were also discussed to widen service lanes near Subroto Park, where the NHAI has cleared the police post and sought additional land.
Therefore, multiple corridors and highway upgrades are being aligned to ensure Delhi’s core areas breathe easier in the near future.
Future Plans and Budget
The government has laid out a ₹23,850 crore plan for a 128 km stretch of infrastructure projects. This includes tunnels, flyovers, and bypasses aimed at improving overall traffic flow across the capital.
In addition, key black spots and bottlenecks like Dhaula Kuan and Narayana are being prioritized for redesign and clearance.
Conclusion
Delhi is on track for a major traffic overhaul. With tunnels, corridors, and flyovers in the pipeline, residents can soon expect shorter travel times, especially to the airport. These projects are set to transform commuting across the city.
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