​Delhi’s big road push: New corridors, flyovers, free rides and more

Delhi government approved two large road infrastructure projects to ease congestion and improve connectivity, aiming to create smoother traffic flow and faster commuting across key routes in the capital. (PHOTO CREDIT: Anindya Chattopadhyay, Piyal Bhattacharjee and Rajesh Mehta/TNN)

The Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor, costing Rs 1,635 crore, will connect Mayur Vihar to Sarai Kale Khan, offering signal-free travel and reducing congestion on major roads and nearby highways. (PHOTO CREDIT: Anindya Chattopadhyay, Piyal Bhattacharjee and Rajesh Mehta/TNN)

The Barapullah extension is scheduled for completion by June 30, and is expected to significantly cut travel time for lakhs of commuters travelling between east and south Delhi. (PHOTO CREDIT: Anindya Chattopadhyay, Piyal Bhattacharjee and Rajesh Mehta/TNN)

A Rs 1,471 crore six-lane elevated corridor along Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, with underpasses and ramps, will be built to ease traffic pressure on one of south Delhi’s busiest routes. (PHOTO CREDIT: Anindya Chattopadhyay, Piyal Bhattacharjee and Rajesh Mehta/TNN)

The MB Road project will be built in two phases, including a double-decker structure between Saket and Sangam Vihar, followed by a 2.5-km elevated flyover up to Pul Prahladpur. (PHOTO CREDIT: Anindya Chattopadhyay, Piyal Bhattacharjee and Rajesh Mehta/TNN)

Once completed, the project is expected to improve traffic movement across Saket, Sangam Vihar, Khanpur and Pul Prahladpur, reducing congestion and travel time along the entire corridor. (PHOTO CREDIT: Anindya Chattopadhyay, Piyal Bhattacharjee and Rajesh Mehta/TNN)

The government approved free bus travel for transgender persons in Delhi, extending the existing scheme for women, applicable on DTC and cluster buses for residents of the city. (PHOTO CREDIT: Anindya Chattopadhyay, Piyal Bhattacharjee and Rajesh Mehta/TNN)