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Flyovers, U-turns, parallel roads: Why Delhi's Aurobindo Marg needs urgent fix

TOI City Desk
| TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Apr 10, 2026, 16:17 IST
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Signal-Free Corridor Planned

PWD plans a 7-km signal-free stretch on Aurobindo Marg to ease congestion and ensure uninterrupted traffic flow between INA and Mehrauli, improving daily commuting across south Delhi. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Aim to Cut Travel Time

The project focuses on reducing delays caused by frequent traffic lights and bottlenecks, helping commuters experience faster and smoother journeys across key routes connecting Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Integrated Transit Features

The corridor will include flyovers, underpasses, U-turns instead of signals, and parallel roads, designed to streamline movement and minimise interruptions along one of the capital’s busiest roads. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Metro Connectivity Boost

The plan integrates nearby Metro stations, aiming to improve last-mile connectivity and manage rising commuter numbers expected due to ongoing and upcoming metro expansion projects in the region. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Heavy Daily Traffic Load

Aurobindo Marg currently handles over two lakh vehicles daily, making it a crucial link between major areas like Safdarjung, AIIMS, Lodhi Road and central Delhi. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Major Bottleneck at INA

Traffic congestion intensifies near INA due to merging vehicles from Ring Road and the end of the Barapullah Flyover, creating one of the most critical choke points on the corridor. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Key Congested Zones Identified

Areas such as AIIMS Gate No. 2 and Yusuf Sarai face frequent slowdowns due to signals, U-turns and high pedestrian movement, significantly affecting overall traffic flow. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Encroachments Add Pressure

Roadside encroachments, on-street parking, and busy commercial and residential zones like Hauz Khas and Green Park worsen congestion and reduce effective road capacity. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Parallel Road Near Chhatarpur

Authorities are considering a parallel road near the Mehrauli end, especially around Chhatarpur, to divert traffic and reduce pressure on the main carriageway. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Timeline and Approval Process

The proposal will be placed for approval after feasibility reports, and once cleared, the project is expected to be completed within around one and a half years. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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