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News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Delhi-Noida Traffic To Be Hit As Sarita Vihar Flyover Partially Closed
Last Updated: PWD to resume repair work on the Sarita Vihar flyover from Friday, leading to partial closure till August 8, likely causing heavy traffic from south-east Delhi, Noida, Faridabad The Public Works Department (PWD) will resume repair work on the Sarita Vihar flyover from Friday, resulting in its partial closure until August 8. The flyover's closure is expected to impact traffic from south-east Delhi, Noida, and Faridabad. Consequently, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory detailing traffic restrictions and alternative routes for commuters. PWD officials announced that the carriageway from Badarpur to Ashram will be closed for repairs. The department had initially started long-pending repair work in October 2024, but it was suspended midway due to rising pollution levels and the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to control dust pollution in Delhi-NCR. To manage traffic during the closure, at least 50 additional police personnel have been deployed on the flyover. A senior PWD official stated, 'The repair work was delayed due to elections, the model code of conduct, and weather conditions. Fresh permissions were also required for traffic restrictions." The Sarita Vihar flyover, located on Mathura Road, connects Delhi to Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Faridabad (Haryana), and parts of south-east Delhi. This is the first time in 24 years that the flyover will undergo major repairs. The PWD initially planned to start repair work in 2023. However, it faced repeated delays due to various reasons, including the untimely publication of traffic diversion notices in newspapers, which led to the withdrawal of traffic police approval. Other factors like the Lok Sabha elections, Kanwar Yatra, and rising pollution levels also contributed to the postponements. Traffic Advisory & Alternative Routes According to traffic police, commuters travelling from Badarpur in south-east Delhi towards South Delhi and Faridabad will likely face congestion near Mathura Road. Areas like Sarita Vihar, New Friends Colony, Okhla, and Govindpuri may experience long traffic jams. The route from Badarpur to Ashram via the flyover will remain closed. Police have urged people to avoid the affected stretch and use the following alternative routes: Alternative Route 1: Commuters from Badarpur can take MB Road towards Pul Prahladpur and Lal Kuan, turn right towards Maa Anandmayi Marg, Crown Plaza, Govindpuri, and then use Modi Mill flyover to reach Mathura Road and the Ashram. Alternative Route 2: Travellers can also use the slip road adjacent to the Sarita Vihar flyover, turn left towards Okhla, go through Crown Plaza and Govindpuri, and then take a right turn at Modi Mill flyover to reach Mathura Road. Expect Heavy Congestion Traffic police officials added that the movement of heavy and commercial vehicles will be restricted on Mathura Road between Badarpur and the Sarita Vihar flyover. For the past week, traffic has already been disrupted in Kalindi Kunj, Mathura Road, and Sarita Vihar due to restrictions in place for the Kanwar Yatra. With the repair work now resuming, traffic congestion in these areas is expected to worsen over the next two weeks. First Published: July 25, 2025, 10:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Delhi: Sarita Vihar flyover to be repaired, hit traffic
The Public Works Department (PWD) is set to resume repair work on the Sarita Vihar flyover from Friday, partially shutting it until August 8, which is likely to affect traffic flow from southeast Delhi, Noida and Faridabad, with the traffic police giving clearances and announcing traffic curbs and alternative routes for motorists. Sarita Vihar flyover. (HT Archive) The carriageway from Badarpur to Ashram will now be shut for repairs, PWD officials said, adding that they started the long-pending repair work in October 2024, but paused it midway due to rising pollution levels and subsequent enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) to mitigate dust in Delhi-NCR. Traffic Police said they have made all necessary arrangements and deployed at least 50 additional staffers at the flyover to regulate traffic flow. 'The work had stopped due to the election, model code of conduct and some weather conditions. Then fresh permissions were sought for traffic restrictions before starting work,' a PWD official said. The Sarita Vihar flyover, which connects Delhi with Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Faridabad in Haryana and pockets of southeast Delhi, will undergo its first major repair in 24 years. The flyover is located on the Mathura Road. PWD had announced it would undertake repairs in 2023, but work has been delayed multiple times over the past two years due to a multitude of issues, such as untimely publication of traffic diversion advertisements in newspapers leading to withdrawal of clearance from traffic police, Lok Sabha elections, Kawar Yatra and rising pollution. After pausing work last October, PWD shut parts of the flyover for repair work. The first phase of the repairs is complete, said PWD officials, citing repairs on the carriageway from Ashram to Badarpur. Alternative routes announced According to information shared by the traffic police, people travelling from Badarpur in southeast Delhi to south Delhi and onwards to Faridabad, will face traffic congestion near Mathura Road. A senior police officer said that hour-long jams may be recorded in areas of Sarita Vihar, New Friends Colony, Okhla, and Govindpuri. In an advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police said that the carriageway from Badarpur to Ashram will remain closed and asked commuters to avoid the affected stretch. The police said, 'Vehicles moving from Badarpur border and heading towards Ashram via Mathura Road may use two alternate routes.' Commuters from Badarpur border can use the MB Road to move towards Pul Prahladpur and Lal Kuan, and then make a right towards Maa Anandmai Marg, Crowne Plaza, Govindpuri, and further use the Modi Mill flyover to reach the Mathura Road and then Ashram. The police said that besides, commuters can also use the slip road adjacent to the Sarita Vihar flyover, turn left for Okhla, move towards Crowne Plaza and onwards to Govindpuri, where they can turn right towards the Modi Mill flyover to reach Mathura Road. Traffic officials said movement of heavy and commercial vehicles on Mathura Road from Badarpur towards Sarita Vihar flyover will be restricted. Motorists have been facing traffic woes in and around Kalindi Kunj, Mathura Road and Sarita Vihar due to curbs imposed for the Kanwar Yatra over the past week. The repair work will further exacerbate motoring issues for two more weeks. Ananya Sen, 29, who works near Moolchand Hospital, said, 'We have already been facing problems because of the Kanwar route. I have to go to Sarita Vihar and there's absolutely no traffic management by the police. This is going to be the same as when government was repairing Chilla flyover. We will have to suffer 1-2 hours waiting in cars or autos...'
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Flyover connecting Delhi, Noida to undergo major repair today, traffic to be hit
The Public Works Department (PWD) is set to resume repair work on the Sarita Vihar flyover from Friday, partially shutting it until August 8, which is likely to affect traffic flow from southeast Delhi, Noida and Faridabad, with the traffic police giving clearances and announcing traffic curbs and alternative routes for motorists. People travelling from Badarpur in southeast Delhi to south Delhi and onwards to Faridabad, will face traffic congestion near Mathura Road.(PTI/Representational) The carriageway from Badarpur to Ashram will now be shut for repairs, PWD officials said, adding that they started the long-pending repair work in October 2024, but paused it midway due to rising pollution levels and subsequent enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) to mitigate dust in Delhi-NCR. Traffic Police said they have made all necessary arrangements and deployed at least 50 additional staffers at the flyover to regulate traffic flow. 'The work had stopped due to the election, model code of conduct and some weather conditions. Then fresh permissions were sought for traffic restrictions before starting work,' a PWD official said. The Sarita Vihar flyover, which connects Delhi with Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Faridabad in Haryana and pockets of southeast Delhi, will undergo its first major repair in 24 years. The flyover is located on the Mathura Road. PWD had announced it would undertake repairs in 2023, but work has been delayed multiple times over the past two years due to a multitude of issues, such as untimely publication of traffic diversion advertisements in newspapers leading to withdrawal of clearance from traffic police, Lok Sabha elections, Kawar Yatra and rising pollution. After pausing work last October, PWD shut parts of the flyover for repair work. The first phase of the repairs is complete, said PWD officials, citing repairs on the carriageway from Ashram to Badarpur. Alternative routes announced According to information shared by the traffic police, people travelling from Badarpur in southeast Delhi to south Delhi and onwards to Faridabad, will face traffic congestion near Mathura Road. A senior police officer said that hour-long jams may be recorded in areas of Sarita Vihar, New Friends Colony, Okhla, and Govindpuri. Alternative routes announced as Sarita Vihar flyover to undergo major repair work.(HT) In an advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police said that the carriageway from Badarpur to Ashram will remain closed and asked commuters to avoid the affected stretch. The police said, 'Vehicles moving from Badarpur border and heading towards Ashram via Mathura Road may use two alternate routes.' Commuters from Badarpur border can use the MB Road to move towards Pul Prahladpur and Lal Kuan, and then make a right towards Maa Anandmai Marg, Crowne Plaza, Govindpuri, and further use the Modi Mill flyover to reach the Mathura Road and then Ashram. The police said that besides, commuters can also use the slip road adjacent to the Sarita Vihar flyover, turn left for Okhla, move towards Crowne Plaza and onwards to Govindpuri, where they can turn right towards the Modi Mill flyover to reach Mathura Road. Traffic officials said movement of heavy and commercial vehicles on Mathura Road from Badarpur towards Sarita Vihar flyover will be restricted. Motorists have been facing traffic woes in and around Kalindi Kunj, Mathura Road and Sarita Vihar due to curbs imposed for the Kanwar Yatra over the past week. The repair work will further exacerbate motoring issues for two more weeks. Ananya Sen, 29, who works near Moolchand Hospital, said, 'We have already been facing problems because of the Kanwar route. I have to go to Sarita Vihar and there's absolutely no traffic management by the police. This is going to be the same as when government was repairing Chilla flyover. We will have to suffer 1-2 hours waiting in cars or autos...'
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
26k flats in stalled Amrapali projects ready, 8k by Sept
Noida: Marred by delays over GRAP restrictions and fund crisis, National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) will complete the construction of 8,000 flats in the stalled projects of Amrapali Group by Sept 2025, six months after its initial deadline of March. Of the 37,000 stalled units that govt-run construction company was tasked to complete under Supreme Court-appointed court receiver, 26,800 flats have been constructed so far. The last of the stalled projects, Adarsh Awas Yojna, is expected to be ready by March 2026. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida So far, around 13,300 buyers have got possession of their homes. NBCC officials said once units are ready, they notify the court receiver, which verifies documents before issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs) to homebuyers. NBCC CMD KP Mahadevaswamy told TOI that although the projects were initially planned for completion by March 2025, construction-related restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and delays in approvals for additional floor area ration (FAR) led to a funding crunch. "As a result, the first phase will now conclude by Sept 2025, except for Adarsh Awas Yojna, which has close to 2,000 flats and will be completed by March 2026," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experience the thrill on every turn with the new SP125 Honda Learn More Undo NBCC has collected around Rs 2,600 crore from buyers, with Rs 500 crore still pending from about 3,900 units. Currently, work is underway in two phases of Verona Heights and Dream Valley Phase 2, and some other projects. Launched in 2010, Amrapali projects faced severe delays, prompting homebuyers to approach the National Consumer Forum and later the Supreme Court in 2017. Following an SC-ordered forensic audit submitted in March 2019, which revealed gross fund mismanagement, the court appointed a receiver and designated NBCC as the project management consultant in July 2019. Initially, NBCC struggled with funding but later secured Rs 650 crore from SBI CAP for six projects and a Rs 1,500 crore loan from a consortium of banks. It also collected Rs 2,200 crore from homebuyers and recovered around Rs 2,000 crore by selling Amrapali promoters' assets to keep the construction moving. NBCC has also infused over Rs 650 crore from its own funds.
India Gazette
29-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
"Working to lower AQI...conducting study in Nehru Park": Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Sunday announced plans to install outdoor air purifiers at Nehru Park as part of a pilot project to create the city's first 'clean air zone'. The initiative aims to reduce pollution levels in public spaces, particularly in areas with high foot traffic, such as parks. 'AQI is a big challenge in Delhi. We are working to lower the are conducting a study in Nehru Park. As many people come to this area for morning walks and exercise, we are trying to determine if we can lower the AQI in a particular location...,' said Sirsa. Improve air quality in Nehru Park by installing outdoor air purifiers that can cover an area of approximately 600 square meters each. The project will be funded through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with private firms, ensuring that there is no direct financial burden on the government. The air purifiers use a unique system to capture and store polluting particles, operating 24/7 with minimal maintenance requirements. Earlier today, Sirsa and PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma inspected Nehru Park on Sunday. Delhi recorded a 'satisfactory' AQI of 84 today, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Nehru Park attracts hundreds of walkers, joggers, and yoga enthusiasts daily, making it an ideal location for testing air purification technology. By reducing pollution levels in public spaces, the initiative aims to create healthier environments for citizens. Earlier on June 15, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked the already enforced Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect after AQI was recorded at 140. The Sub-Committee on GRAP further reviewed the air quality scenario in the region, as well as the forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the air quality index of Delhi, during its meeting. 'AQI of Delhi has shown consistent improvement due to favourable meteorological conditions, and the AQI of Delhi has been recorded as 140 for June 15, 2025 (in 'Moderate' category). Further, the forecast by IMD/IITM also predicts AQI to mainly remain in the 'Moderate' category in the coming days,' the order issued by the CAQM read. Accordingly, the subcommittee decided to revoke its order, which invoked actions under Stage-I ('Poor' Air Quality) of the extant GRAP in the entire NCR, with immediate effect. 'All the agencies of the concerned State Govts./GNCTD in the NCR, in an effort to sustain the better AQI levels as being experienced currently and not to let the air quality slip to the 'Poor' category, however need to ensure that all statutory directions, advisories, orders etc. issued by the Commission are followed and implemented in right earnest, including the rules/ regulations/ guidelines issued by MoEFCC and the Central Pollution Control Board and related instructions/ guidelines issued by the respective State Govts./GNCTD and Pollution Control Boards/DPCC, across all contributing sectors,' the order read. (ANI)
