Delhi Double Decker Flyover Nears Completion in Northeast
Delhi’s first integrated double-decker road and metro structure is moving towards completion in the northeast, with 88% of construction now finished and the project scheduled to be completed by December 2026. The 1.40-km corridor between Yamuna Vihar and Bhajanpura is expected to separate through traffic from local movement, potentially reshaping daily travel across one of the capital’s most congested urban corridors.
The project is designed to carry road traffic and the Metro system within the same integrated structure. It forms part of a wider connectivity network linking areas around Karawal Nagar, Ghonda and Brijpuri Junction towards Mangal Pandey Marg. The elevated road section is planned as a six-lane corridor, supported by ramps at both ends, while the Metro infrastructure runs on the upper level. The Delhi double decker flyover is being built along a corridor where congestion has long been driven by a mix of through traffic, local trips and intense roadside activity. Officials estimate that around 65–70% of traffic could shift to the elevated route once the road section becomes operational. If that forecast holds, surface roads could be used more efficiently for neighbourhood access, walking and local transport rather than carrying a disproportionate share of regional traffic.
Construction progress has accelerated after earlier delays linked to pending approvals. The project’s revised cost has been approved at around ₹291 crore, compared with the original estimate of ₹220.10 crore. Remaining works include ramps, road surfacing, electrical installations and safety-related elements. A recent DMRC tender also covers balance work on retaining structures and ramps at the Yamuna Vihar and Bhajanpura ends. For residents, the Delhi double decker flyover could reduce delays on a key east Delhi route and create a more continuous connection towards the Signature Bridge through Khajuri Khas. But the project’s wider value will depend on how well the ground-level network is managed after opening.
Better pedestrian crossings, safe access to public transport, drainage and protection from heat and extreme rainfall will be essential if the corridor is to deliver more than faster vehicle movement. The project also underlines a broader shift in Delhi’s infrastructure strategy: using limited urban space to combine transport systems rather than expanding separate road and rail structures. Its long-term success will ultimately be measured not only by construction completion, but by whether everyday journeys become safer, more reliable and less dependent on private vehicles.
