Sangam Vihar 5 KM Bypass Road to Cut Travel Time from 25 to 5 Minutes for Delhi Commuters

Residents of Sangam Vihar and nearby areas are set to receive significant relief from traffic congestion. The Delhi government has initiated the plan for a 5-kilometer long, 4-lane bypass road. This project will link Mehrauli-Badarpur Road to Surajkund Road via Gupta Colony, addressing the long-standing connectivity issues in one of the most crowded parts of the city.

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Key benefits and technical details of the bypass project

The primary goal of this infrastructure project is to reduce travel time for commuters. Currently, navigating this stretch takes nearly 25 minutes, but this is expected to drop to just 5 minutes once the bypass is operational. The Public Works Department (PWD) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) are coordinating to finalize the technical aspects and feasibility of the corridor.

• The project involves a 4-lane road spanning 5 kilometers.
• It will connect Mehrauli-Badarpur Road with Surajkund Road through Gupta Colony.
• DMRC has been sanctioned 1.5 crore for the feasibility study and Detailed Project Report.
• The bypass will help de-congest the broader Mehrauli-Badarpur region.

Current progress and environmental clearances

Work on the ground is moving forward with the PWD starting a tree survey along the proposed route. Since Sangam Vihar is located near the Southern Ridge and Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, the project requires specific environmental permissions and careful planning to move forward.

The PWD is conducting a 30-day survey of trees in the forest area. This data is essential for obtaining clearance from the Ridge Management Board to divert forest land for this public infrastructure project. Local representatives have been advocating for this bypass to improve the daily lives of residents who face heavy traffic daily.