Delhi Chief Minister Atishi inaugurated the much-anticipated Punjabi Bagh flyover on Thursday, a six-lane corridor designed to enhance connectivity between West and Southwest Delhi, benefiting an estimated 3.45 lakh commuters daily.

During the inauguration, Atishi congratulated Delhiites, saying, “Today marks the opening of the Punjabi Bagh flyover, a 1.12-km-long stretch that will significantly ease traffic congestion for those traveling between Azadpur and Raja Garden.”

In a post on X, Atishi highlighted that the AAP government has constructed 39 flyovers and underpasses over the past decade.

The Punjabi Bagh flyover is part of the Integrated Corridor Redevelopment project, which also includes the Moti Nagar flyover, a three-lane elevated corridor opened in March, and the newly inaugurated 1.123-km flyover extending from the ESI hospital to Club Road, crossing the Najafgarh Drain.

A senior PWD official explained that the flyover would streamline traffic on Ring Road, particularly for vehicles traveling between Azadpur and Raja Garden, reducing reliance on the congested Basaidarapur route. The flyover is expected to handle around 1,24,952 passenger car units (PCUs) daily, cutting travel time by approximately 6.5 minutes.

The official further stated that the flyover would serve nearly 3.76 lakh commuters daily, saving an estimated 40,796 man-hours per day, equivalent to Rs 99.95 crore annually. It would also result in fuel savings of 11 lakh liters worth Rs 103.7 crore annually and reduce carbon emissions by 1,402 tonnes each year.

In addition to easing traffic, the flyover is expected to lower vehicular pollution, segregate traffic on Ring Road, and improve the efficiency of nearby intersections, enhancing overall traffic management in the area.