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- The Barapula Phase-3 elevated corridor in Delhi is fully built and expected to open in August 2026, with the PWD writing to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to fix the inauguration date.
- The roughly 3.5-km signal-free corridor connects the existing Barapula corridor to East Delhi, cutting the Mayur Vihar Phase-1 to AIIMS/Sarojini Nagar trip from 50-60 minutes to about 10-15 minutes.
- The project, approved in 2014 with a 2017 deadline, was delayed by land acquisition issues, contractor disputes, coordination problems and COVID-19, pushing its cost from about Rs 964 crore to about Rs 1,330 crore.
- Millions of residents in East Delhi areas like Mayur Vihar and Trilokpuri are expected to benefit, along with reduced traffic pressure on NH-24, the DND Flyway and Ring Road.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the official inauguration date in August 2026
- Actual travel time and traffic relief on NH-24, DND Flyway and Ring Road after opening
- Outcomes of the Anti-Corruption Branch probe into project delays and alleged irregularities
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