To improve traffic flow and enhance connectivity between Dhaula Kuan and Delhi Airport, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has undertaken widening of the carriageway on the left-hand side (LHS) (towards Gurugram) from 2 lanes to 4 lanes at the Subroto Park Air Force Station in New Delhi.
“The project will help to remove the traffic bottleneck on the left side of the road at the start of Parade Road underpass, where traffic movement is currently restricted towards Gurugram from Delhi,” the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Friday.
At this junction, the road tapers to 2-lane from 4-lane on the LHS due to the presence of a Metro Pillar at the edge of the carriageway. To create space for road widening, relocation of the drain and peripheral road, and building of the Air Force Station is being done. The project is expected to be completed in about six months.
The project also includes the construction of a new Foot Over Bridge (FOB) near Subroto Park Air Force Station at the start of RTR flyover for enhancing safety and providing better connectivity to pedestrians.
Apart from this, the project will have an enhanced drainage system that will help in the efficient disposal of rain/surface water.
The initiative also focuses on environmental sustainability, which includes plans for tree transplantation as well as deployment of anti-smoke guns and water sprinklers to minimise pollution during construction.
Also, traffic marshals, tow-away cranes, and safety cones will be placed at the project site to effectively manage moving traffic on the National Highway during the project implementation.
Widening of this section will bring significant improvement to the infrastructure and transportation network in the National Capital Region and enhance Delhi–Gurugram connectivity that will benefit commuters and residents alike.