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Delhi PWD Launches Feasibility Studies for Sonia Vihar Elevated Corridor and Central Underpass

A detailed feasibility report assessing environmental constraints, traffic patterns, utility lines will guide the PWD’s approval process before construction begins

Overview

  • PWD has engaged consultants to study an approximately 5.75-kilometre elevated corridor linking Nanaksar Gurudwara T-Point and the Delhi-UP border near Tronica City at an estimated cost of Rs500 crore
  • The study will involve traffic counts, topographical mapping, soil investigations and assessments of environmental and heritage impacts to identify optimal alignment
  • The consultant team must secure No Objection Certificates from more than 20 agencies, including DUAC, UTTIPEC, ASI, DMRC and the fire department
  • In parallel, the PWD has initiated feasibility studies for an underpass at the Shadipur Depot junction and an elevated road on Desh Bandhu Gupta Road to alleviate central Delhi gridlocks
  • After detailed project reports are finalised, approvals, tendering and construction are expected to be completed within approximately two years