New Delhi (Agency): Delhi’s Minister of Public Works Department (PWD), Atishi, has issued a stern warning to PWD officials. She said that they must complete construction work at the Sarai Kale Khan T-junction within a month, or they could face disciplinary action.
On Monday, Atishi carried out an inspection of the under-construction flyover at the Sarai Kale Khan T-junction. The minister expressed her dissatisfaction with the one-month delay in the construction work, chastising the officials responsible. “The remaining work must be completed within one month or else the officials will have to face action,” Atishi declared.
Atishi also directed officials to speed up the outstanding work and provide regular progress reports. She noted, “The Kejriwal government will not tolerate delays in such important projects. Therefore, every necessary step should be taken to complete the work within the newly set timeline, ensuring that the work is completed on time and opened for the public soon.”
During the briefing, PWD officials informed the minister that over 90% of the construction work is already complete. They assured her that the remaining work would be finished soon, and the flyover would be open to the public in September. Atishi emphasized the urgency of the project, highlighting that Sarai Kale Khan is one of the busiest areas in terms of traffic, and that it will soon develop as a critical transport hub due to the construction of the Rapid Rail Transit System.
The Delhi government is currently building a 643-meter-long, three-lane flyover at the Sarai Kale Khan T-Junction. The goal is to ease congestion and create a signal-free corridor on Ring Road, resulting in saved time and reduced fuel consumption for commuters. Once completed, the flyover will ensure a smooth traffic flow on Ring Road, benefiting hundreds of thousands of vehicles traveling from ITO to Ashram daily.
At present, there is an existing flyover for traffic moving from Ashram to ITO. However, for those traveling in the opposite direction, from ITO to Ashram, there is no such convenience. Vehicles have to stop at the traffic signal at this T-Junction, leading to traffic jams. With the completion of the three-lane flyover, these issues are expected to be significantly reduced.
In conclusion, Atishi’s demand for the swift completion of the Sarai Kale Khan T-junction underlines the urgency of improving Delhi’s traffic situation. The consequences for non-compliance highlight the seriousness with which the government is approaching these infrastructure projects.