Delhi Plans ₹6,000 Crore Elevated Corridor Over Ring Road
The Delhi government is set to embark on one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent years — a ₹6,000 crore elevated corridor over the Inner Ring Road. Designed to decongest the city’s overburdened road network, this new elevated route will offer signal-free, high-speed access to commuters, albeit on a toll basis.
According to government sources, the project will span around 80 kilometres when including loops, ramps, and connectors. The elevated road will hover above the existing 55-kilometre Inner Ring Road, aiming to separate through traffic from local commuters and drastically reduce bottlenecks.
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma confirmed that the department has been instructed to fast-track the appointment of a consultant and prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR). This corridor is modeled after modern dual-layer traffic systems and promises premium access for those willing to pay the toll fee.
Delhi, with over 1.4 crore registered vehicles and a population of 30 million in the NCR, has struggled with traffic congestion for years. The Ring Road — once intended as a peripheral bypass — now serves as a main artery clogged with multiple signalised intersections, unregulated access points, and encroachments.
According to the 2024 Delhi Traffic Police Survey, 12 of the capital’s worst congestion points lie along the Inner and Outer Ring Roads. Hotspots like Ashram, ITO, Dhaula Kuan, and Moolchand are among the key problem areas.
The elevated corridor aims to address these issues by providing a smooth alternative for long-distance commuters while maintaining access for local traffic below. The toll model is also expected to reduce the financial burden on the government, ensuring that maintenance and operations remain self-sustaining.
If successful, the elevated Ring Road corridor will stand as a landmark project in Delhi’s urban mobility strategy, potentially inspiring similar infrastructure upgrades in other metros.
The project has sparked interest, optimism, and skepticism among Delhiites, many of whom hope for genuine relief from daily gridlocks.
