Bhairon Road stretch to be widened

Thursday, Sep 17, 2009

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.

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