INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: Beginning February 1, both carriageways of the Chirag Dilli flyover are most likely to be near to traffic, a move that might
spell trouble for thousands of commuters.With the Ashram flyover likewise cut off due to the fact that of continuous work and traffic load
increasing at essential intersections due to it, the closure would impact vehicular motion across the city, specifically in south Delhi
areas such as Nehru Place, Greater Kailash, CR Park and Hauz Khas.Sources said the flyover was supposed to shut from January 26 however the
relocation was delayed owing to Republic Day events and a VIP visit in south Delhi
We will close one carriageway first and see the effect before we choose with PWD whether to close both or one at a time, a source
said.Traffic authorities said currently, commuters travelling from Nehru Place towards Panchsheel take the flyover and the road listed below
permits them to take an ideal turn towards Moolchand
Once the flyover is shut, they will be permitted to move straight towards Panchsheel or left towards Khanpur
Similarly, commuters originating from Panchsheel will have the ability to go straight towards Nehru Place or GK, or depart for Moolchand and
right for Khanpur.However, because of the sheer volume of cars and many crucial south Delhi localities close by, individuals should brace
for snarls and can expect some delays in their daily commute, said a traffic official
We manage traffic manually throughout peak hours as commuters in some cases dont follow guidelines
Two major hospitals are located around the location, so we have to make sure quick passage of ambulances, the main said.PWD officials
stated as of now, they dont have clarity on whether one or both carriageways will be shut
Due to extreme use, a flyovers extension joints become weak with time
PWD will take up their repair work
The professional has been finalised
We are waiting on the website to be turned over, said an authorities
PWD claimed that getting an NOC from traffic cops has been an issue.Prof Sewa Ram, professor of transportation planning, School of Planning
and Architecture, said the stretches around the Chirag Dilli flyover and Outer Ring Road are major arterial roadways
A significant crossway under the flyover also witnesses heavy traffic motion
The width of the slip roadways is less and it will lead to congestion
Traffic authorities need to look at an integrated approach
Not just intersections under the flyover, a minimum of 1km in all directions must be seen for effect, said Ram.
