Delhi's Elevated Ring Road Project Approved: End to Traffic Woes in Sight

• Delhi government approves the city's most significant project, the Elevated Ring Road, with the first corridor receiving formal approval.
• The first 5-kilometer corridor will connect Majnu Ka Tila to Salimgarh Fort, with the DPR expected in 2 months and tender process to follow.
• The entire 57.5-kilometer project will be completed in 6 phases, bypassing major choke points like Kashmiri Gate, ISBT, and Yamuna Bridge.
• The Elevated Ring Road aims to reduce traffic jams by 50%, halve travel time, significantly cut air pollution, and save fuel.
• It will be built on strong pillars, utilizing the central verge to minimize land acquisition, and will integrate with the Red Line Metro.

Why It Matters: Delhi's Elevated Ring Road project promises to drastically reduce traffic congestion, travel time, and pollution.