Flyover or underpass: PWD mulls fix for Kashmere Gate congestion

In a bid to resolve the long-standing traffic woes for people travelling between Central and North Delhi, the Public Works Department (PWD) is planning to construct a flyover or underpass above the existing Yudhister Setu, about 100 metres from the exit point of Kashmere Gate ISBT to the Metcalfe House traffic signal on the Ring Road.

“Currently, the Ring Road stretch — starting from Margat Wale Baba Hanuman temple, Kashmere Gate ISBT and near Metcalfe House — sees heavy traffic jams. The stretch has become a major choke point due to the frequent movement of interstate buses and this road also sees heavy pedestrian movement…To address this issue, the department is planning an elevated corridor or underpass for buses near the ISBT exit terminal,” said a senior PWD official.

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