The Delhi Government Public Works Department (PWD) has officially approved the construction of eight new Foot Over Bridges (FOB) across the city to ensure the safety of pedestrians. This move follows a report highlighting a significant rise in road fatalities involving people crossing the streets. According to official data, 649 pedestrians lost their lives in 2025, which is an increase from the previous year. The construction work for these bridges is scheduled to start in February 2026 with strict deadlines for completion.
Locations Selected for the New Foot Over Bridges
The government selected these eight spots because they have very high pedestrian traffic and are considered accident-prone zones. The PWD had received proposals for 60 bridges from various MLAs, but these eight were prioritized for the first phase of the project.
| S.No | Location Name | Specific Area Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madhuban Chowk | Vikas Marg-Patparganj Road |
| 2 | Welcome Cut | G.T. Road |
| 3 | Shahbad Dairy | Badli-Bawana Road |
| 4 | Ber Sarai Market | Vedant Deshika Marg |
| 5 | Katwaria Sarai | Near Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit Vidyapeeth |
| 6 | Okhla Sabzi Mandi | Captain Gaur Marg |
| 7 | Janakpuri | Block A-2, near Jeevan Park Bus Stand |
| 8 | Lal Singh Chowk | Near Mata Chanan Devi Hospital |
Why New Infrastructure is Necessary for Delhi Pedestrians
The Delhi Traffic Police report for 2025-26 reveals that pedestrians account for nearly 40% of all road accident deaths in the city. In many cases, specifically 50.8%, the vehicles involved in fatal accidents were never identified. Apart from the deaths, over 1,700 people were seriously injured while trying to cross busy roads last year. To address these issues, the new bridges will be equipped with modern facilities.
- Lifts and Escalators: To help the elderly and differently-abled citizens cross easily.
- Security Cameras: CCTV will be installed on all new FOBs to ensure safety at night.
- Strict Deadlines: PWD has set firm timelines to avoid delays that often plague public projects.
- Modern Solutions: The PWD Minister stated that the city needs modern infrastructure to prevent people from risking their lives on roads.
