The Ministry of Home Affairs has inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple road infrastructure projects in Delhi with a combined outlay of over ₹1,941 crore. Union Home Minister Amit Shah dedicated the completed Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 to the public and formally began construction of two additional structures to improve traffic flow across the capital.
Key facts
- Total value of projects: ₹1,941 crore
- Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 cost: ₹1,635 crore
- Projects inaugurated and foundation stone laid: 29 September 2026
- New projects: Modi Mill-Savitri Cinema Flyover and Loni Underpass
- Focus areas: East Delhi, South Delhi and areas connected to Loni
What is the Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3
The Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 is a completed elevated highway project that creates a direct, traffic-signal-free connection between East Delhi and South Delhi. By eliminating the need to stop at traffic signals, the road aims to reduce travel time and decrease congestion on alternative routes. The project represents a significant infrastructure addition to Delhi’s road network, built over several years at a cost of ₹1,635 crore.
Expected benefits for Delhi residents
The completion of Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 is expected to ease commuting in multiple ways. Drivers travelling between East and South Delhi no longer need to navigate through congested local streets or wait at traffic signals, potentially saving considerable time during peak traffic hours. The signal-free corridor should distribute traffic more evenly across Delhi’s road network and reduce bottlenecks on existing routes. This improvement may particularly benefit daily commuters, commercial vehicles and goods transport between these two regions of the capital.
New projects under construction
The Home Ministry has also started work on two additional road structures. The Modi Mill-Savitri Cinema Flyover and the Loni Underpass are now in their foundation phase. These projects form part of a broader strategy to improve connectivity and traffic management across Delhi by creating more signal-free corridors and grade-separated intersections that allow vehicles to pass over or under other roads without stopping.
Broader infrastructure push in Delhi
This announcement reflects the central government’s ongoing focus on improving transportation infrastructure in the national capital. Road projects like these are designed to handle increasing traffic volumes as Delhi’s population and vehicle ownership continue to grow. By constructing elevated roads and underpasses, authorities aim to create smoother traffic flow, reduce accident risk at congested intersections, and improve air quality by keeping vehicles moving rather than idling at signals.
What this means for you
If you travel regularly between East and South Delhi, the Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 offers a faster alternative route that avoids traffic signals and local congestion. This is particularly useful for office-goers, delivery workers and daily commuters. Once the Modi Mill-Savitri Cinema Flyover and Loni Underpass are completed, residents in those areas will also benefit from improved connectivity and reduced travel times. However, during the construction phase of the two new projects, local traffic may experience temporary disruptions in the affected areas.