In a move which could bring huge relief to the commuters using
Bhairon Road that connects Ring road with Mathura Road, Delhi
government has given nod to widening of this stretch.
The project, planned with keeping the Commonwealth Games 2010
in mind, will cost Rs 9 crore. Government believes the link
will be crucial for smooth traffic between Commonwealth Games
Village in east Delhi and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium (National
Stadium) in central Delhi.
Widening of the road would also improve traffic flow to Indira
Gandhi Indoor (IGI) stadium. The stretch has Pragati Maidan
on one side and Old Fort on the other.
An senior official said the work on this one kilometre stretch
would start in November. It is likely to be completed by Public
Words Department (PWD) within eight months.
As per the plan, existing Bhairon Marg would become one-way
with 4-lane on both sides and it would cater to motorists
who, while coming from Mathura Road, take a turn from Bhairon
Road junction towards Ring Road. For traffic heading towards
Mathura Road from Ring Road, the existing semi-circular road
behind Pragati Maidan bus depot would be developed into a
four-lane carriageway.
"This will provide much relief to the commuters. The
facelift and improved traffic circulation plan is not just
crucial for Games. It has already become a necessity for better
mobility on this stretch,'' a senior PWD official said.
Officials said the existing subway and underpass would be
integrated for pedestrian use and this area would have tall
bamboo trees. "The subway will be redesigned to make
it disable-friendly. The entire area will be developed as
green site. Both sides will have separate cycle tracks and
pathways,'' the official added. The stretch would also get
decorative road furniture including benches.
Source: TNN
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