Traffic congestion on Delhi’s Barapullah Phase 3 elevated corridor has continued for six days, with a meeting between the Public Works Department, Delhi Traffic Police and the National Highways Authority of India failing to produce an immediate solution.
The meeting was held after repeated reports of heavy congestion on the corridor, which began operating recently. The agencies discussed possible changes to traffic management and whether structural adjustments could reduce the jams, but no final decision was taken, according to a report by Jagran – New Delhi.
One immediate measure under discussion is to wait for Google Maps to update information about the opening of Barapullah Phase 3. Until that update is made, authorities may encourage motorists to use the corridor less frequently to help reduce congestion and prevent more commuters from being caught in traffic.
The episode highlights the operational challenge that can follow the opening of a new urban road facility. While the corridor is intended to provide an additional route for motorists, navigation platforms and drivers may not immediately reflect the change. That can affect how traffic is distributed across connected roads, particularly when a newly opened route attracts a large number of vehicles before agencies have completed adjustments to local traffic arrangements.
The meeting also examined whether any part of the corridor’s structure or its traffic system could be modified to ease the problem. The report did not specify which sections are being considered or what changes may be technically feasible. It also did not provide an official timeline for a decision.
The lack of a settled response after six days leaves commuters dependent on interim guidance. The proposed appeal to use the corridor less until Google Maps is updated would rely on voluntary changes in driver behaviour rather than an immediate engineering or traffic-control intervention.
Barapullah Phase 3 is being monitored jointly by the agencies involved, with further consideration expected on both traffic-management changes and possible structural adjustments. No final solution had been announced at the time of the report.
