Eros TimesDelhi:EROS TIMES: Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal laid the foundation stone of the extended Ashram flyover and underpass on Tuesday. To provide relief to the daily commuters from the traffic congestion, the Delhi government had decided to extend the Ashram flyover up to DND flyway and construct an underpass on the Ashram flyover.
Addressing a public gathering at the foundation ceremony, CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “There is heavy traffic congestion on Ashram Chowk during office hours. People are stuck on one signal for at least 45 minutes, which creates a ruckus and long jams on a single road.
To provide relief to the daily commuters from traffic congestion, we have decided to extend Ashram flyover up to the DND flyway, which will decrease the travel time between Noida and Ashram due to no extended signals.
Commuters traveling from Lajpat Nagar to Noida and Sarai Kale Khan will have to face no diversions or signals.”
Construction of an underpass on the existing Ashram flyover is also underway.
This has been done to decongest the Ashram flyover which is one of the busiest roads in the city, especially during peak hours.
CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “In the last five years, the Delhi government has constructed 24 flyovers across the city. We are constantly working to address and eliminate the issue of traffic congestion across various locations.
Delhi is the national capital of India, and the national capital needs to have technically improved and advanced infrastructure as well as policies for the welfare of the people.
We have improved school infrastructure and health infrastructure. We have provided free bus-rides for women, and people are receiving zero bills because of free electricity. Now, we have to improve the transportation sector in Delhi.
The responsibility of identifying and creating a list of all the congested spots which lead to traffic jams in the city will be handed over to an agency.”
“The wide roads in Delhi turn into a narrow lane or three or four-lane roads after a few miles which create a bottleneck situation and heavy traffic at some particular locations.
There is a problem in designing roads and changes in the infrastructure can bring about a big change.
The designated agency will provide us with a road map on how to solve the problem of traffic congestion at various locations across Delhi. Traffic jams lead to wastage of resources and increased pollution. Our motive is to provide convenience to the people and to reduce their traveling time.
People of Delhi are very happy with the work that we have in the last five years. And we aim to keep developing Delhi at a rapid pace,” said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
*Tender process for construction of Ashram underpass completed*
The chief engineer of PWD PK Vats said that the tendering process of the proposed underpass under the Ashram flyover expansion scheme has been completed. The construction of underpass will cost about Rs. 78 crores and will be completed within the next year.
The 410 meters long underpass will be four lanes, and after its completion, 41 percent of the traffic will use this underpass.
The construction of flyovers will cost around Rs 128.95 crore and will be completed within the next year.
It will be a six-lane flyover from Ashram to DND. Ramps will be built for the Sarai Kale Khan. Similarly, ramps will also be built for the Ashram from the ITO.
The ramp will be about 1400 meters long. In addition, a subway will be constructed for the convenience of pedestrians.
*Foundation stone of new classroom laid at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya*
Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal laid the foundation stone for the new classroom at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Hari Nagar on Tuesday. The government will build 84 new classrooms in this school to address the problems of quality education and increase capacity building of the schools.
*These roads to be revamped and constructed*
– Six-lane Ashram flyover extension
– Three-lane ramp from South Delhi to Sarai Kale khan
– Three-lane ramp from ITO and Sarai Kalekhan to South Delhi
– Subway for pedestrians on Maharani Bagh red light
– Installation of LED light on flyovers
– Artwork on pillars
– Construction of ramps of total length of 1425 m
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