Delhi’s urban infrastructure push has gained fresh momentum in 2025, with key metro and road projects being fast-tracked to tackle rising traffic congestion and air pollution. The city recently marked a major milestone in the Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 project, aligning state and central efforts to complete long-pending developments that promise smoother commutes and cleaner air for millions.
One of the most significant breakthroughs came with the completion of tunnelling between Chhatarpur Mandir and IGNOU Station, part of the Golden Line under Phase 4 of the Delhi Metro expansion. This underground stretch, the deepest in the network so far, represents a critical achievement in the city’s aim to enhance mass transit. The Golden Line, connecting Tughlakabad and Aerocity, is on track for completion by mid-2026.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has fast-tracked construction on multiple corridors as part of Phase 4. The underground tunnel recently completed is expected to ease movement in southern Delhi, benefiting areas that currently lack seamless metro access. Officials noted that despite earlier delays, work is now moving at a steady pace, supported by improved coordination between the central government and city administration.
Alongside metro expansion, several long-pending road infrastructure projects have been revived and accelerated. According to government officials, these road works are targeted at decongesting traffic bottlenecks across Delhi. Projects include new flyovers, elevated corridors, and link roads that aim to improve connectivity between outer Delhi and central zones. These upgrades are expected to significantly reduce travel time and ease vehicular pressure.
Improved transport infrastructure is also being seen as a key intervention in controlling Delhi’s alarming air pollution levels. By expanding public transport and easing traffic flow, the city hopes to reduce vehicular emissions—currently a major source of PM2.5 pollutants. The combined metro and road initiatives are set to support cleaner, more efficient urban mobility, especially as Delhi heads into another winter pollution season.
With landmark tunnelling milestones and revived road projects, Delhi’s push for transport transformation in 2025 is gaining critical traction. As metro lines extend deeper and road links expand wider, officials hope the synergy between state and Centre will finally deliver relief from gridlock and pollution. The momentum in these projects signals a shift towards sustainable, commuter-friendly infrastructure tailored to the demands of a rapidly growing capital.
