Delhi's Yamuna Crossings: Past, Present & Future Bridges

Delhi is set to enhance connectivity with two new bridges planned across the Yamuna River, aimed at improving access to Trans-Yamuna areas and easing congestion on the Ring Road near Kashmiri Gate. These bridges are integral to the city's ongoing elevated ring road project, which is being executed in six packages. The overall project, costing approximately ₹11,000 crore for its first stage, includes an elevated corridor that will cross the Yamuna at two points.

The new crossings will support the elevated ring road, a crucial component of Delhi's infrastructure development. One bridge will be near Salimgarh, parallel to the historic Loha Pul, while the other is planned near Metcalf House/Chandgiram Akhara. These developments echo Delhi's long history of river crossings, starting from Mughal-era bridges of boats to the 19th-century Loha Pul and modern structures like the Signature Bridge. The upcoming bridges will address critical bottlenecks and facilitate smoother traffic flow along key city corridors.