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Chirag Dilli Metro Work Clogs Traffic for Minutes
6 Oct
Summary
- Chirag Dilli stretch faces severe traffic jams due to Metro construction.
- Construction of Golden Line's Lajpat Nagar-Saket corridor causes delays.
- Trees and FOBs obstruct widening efforts, impeding traffic flow.
The construction of Delhi Metro's new Golden Line is causing significant traffic congestion along the Chirag Dilli stretch. Commuters are experiencing delays of over 15 minutes for just 2km, with peak hours extending to 30-minute crawls. The 8.3km Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block corridor project has narrowed carriageways, creating a daily bottleneck.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is working to create an additional lane, but the presence of several trees and two pedestrian overbridges is obstructing these road-widening efforts. This disruption is impacting nearby roads, with residents reporting extended signal waits and school buses caught in the gridlock.
Traffic police acknowledge that restoring original road widths is not immediately possible due to the ongoing metro construction. However, they are deploying additional personnel during peak hours to manage traffic flow. DMRC has stated that permissions are being sought to transplant affected trees to facilitate completion of the widening work and resolve the congestion.
