₹1,471.14 crore project to transform South Delhi’s traffic landscape: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

Six-lane elevated road on M.B. Road approved; major relief from congestion expected

Expenditure Finance Committee clears modern corridor from Saket to Pul Prahladpur

Project to be executed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; two underpasses to be constructed

New Delhi, January 2026 : The Expenditure Finance Committee has approved a major infrastructure project for South Delhi. Under the project, a six-lane integrated elevated road, along with two underpasses, will be constructed on M.B. Road from Saket G-Block to Pul Prahladpur. The initiative is expected to provide long-standing relief from chronic traffic congestion in the area. In addition to easing traffic pressure, it will significantly reduce travel time. The project is targeted for completion by December 2027, at an estimated cost of ₹1,471.14 crore.

The meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee was held at the Delhi Secretariat on Tuesday under the chairpersonship of Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta. Following detailed deliberations on the technical, financial and structural aspects of the project, approval was accorded. The Chief Minister stated that the project would mark a significant step towards creating a more organised and seamless traffic network in South Delhi.

Integrated elevated road to be built in two phases

With a total length of nearly five kilometres, the project will be developed in two phases. The first elevated stretch will run from Saket G-Block to Sangam Vihar, measuring 2.42 kilometres. The second stretch will extend from Maa Anandmayee Marg to Pul Prahladpur, with a length of approximately 2.48 kilometres.

Integrated elevated corridor on M.B. Road

The Chief Minister informed that the project will be executed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). It will be developed along the DMRC corridor alignment to ensure optimal coordination between road and metro infrastructure. The integrated structure will feature a double-decker system, with the metro operating on the upper deck and a six-lane elevated road corridor below.

The project also includes the construction of two underpasses at Saket G-Block and along the BRT corridor. This design will enable higher traffic capacity within limited space and significantly improve vehicular movement in densely populated areas such as Saket G-Block, Ambedkar Nagar, Khanpur and Sangam Vihar.

The Chief Minister further stated that the Delhi Government has granted in-principle approval for an additional six-lane elevated road of approximately 2.5 kilometres from Sangam Vihar to Maa Anandmayee Marg. The proposal is being forwarded to the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, as the proposed alignment falls within the jurisdiction of Tughlaqabad Fort.

Major improvement in traffic conditions

Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta said that the project would bring about a substantial improvement in South Delhi’s traffic system. Chronic congestion on M.B. Road will be eased, average vehicle speeds will increase, and millions of commuters will save valuable time. She added that the initiative reflects the government’s continued commitment to providing the Capital with modern, seamless and future-ready infrastructure.