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New Delhi: Delhi’s Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma announced that the government aims to complete the long-delayed Barapullah Phase-3 flyover by December this year. During a site visit, Verma highlighted that work has picked up momentum after setbacks caused by unpaid dues and administrative issues faced by the previous administration.
Calling it a major infrastructure project, Verma explained that the construction company had raised concerns over unpaid dues, which have now been cleared. He noted that progress has improved — the flyover, previously stalled, is now nearing completion.
Verma also mentioned ongoing efforts to obtain permissions for tree relocation, criticizing the previous government for neglecting these issues and delaying payments, which caused major delays. The government is now focused on completing the remaining work as quickly as possible.
The Phase-3 of the Barapullah elevated corridor was intended to connect South Delhi with East Delhi, providing a signal-free route from Mayur Vihar-I to AIIMS by linking new infrastructure with the existing Barapullah stretch at Sarai Kale Khan. Despite starting in 2015 and initially being scheduled for completion in 2017, the project has remained unfinished, with around 98% of the work done. The total length of all three phases — 1, 2, and 3 — is 9.5 km. Efforts are also underway to extend the flyover’s length through this project. The remaining delays are mainly due to pending forest department approvals for relocating nearly 200 trees.
