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Agency approves traffic plans for Central Vista, New Delhi railway station

By, New Delhi
Dec 18, 2021 02:34 AM IST

The two proposals were presented before the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning and Engineering) Centre (UTTIPEC) on Friday.

The apex body for traffic planning in Delhi, chaired by state Lieutenant governor Anil Baijal, on Friday approved the traffic circulation and transport infrastructure development plans for the Central Vista redevelopment plan as well as the New Delhi Railway Station revamp.

A senior official aware of the development said the proposal concerning the Central Vista revamp involved the infrastructure upgrades on some major roads, including Rafi Marg, Rajendra Prasad Road, Maulana Azad Road, Janpath, Mansingh Road. (PTI)
A senior official aware of the development said the proposal concerning the Central Vista revamp involved the infrastructure upgrades on some major roads, including Rafi Marg, Rajendra Prasad Road, Maulana Azad Road, Janpath, Mansingh Road. (PTI)

The two proposals were presented before the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning and Engineering) Centre (UTTIPEC) on Friday.

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Baijal on Friday tweeted, “After detailed deliberations following proposals have been approved: Traffic Circulation and Transport Infrastructure Plan for the Redevelopment of New Delhi Railway Station and transportation plan for Development/ Redevelopment of Parliament House, Common Central Secretariat and Central Vista Avenue at New Delhi.”

A senior official aware of the development said the proposal concerning the Central Vista revamp involved the infrastructure upgrades on some major roads, including Rafi Marg, Rajendra Prasad Road, Maulana Azad Road, Janpath, Mansingh Road. “These are already very wide roads and don’t have much scope for further widening. The existing infrastructure will be upgraded and made more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly. Parking issues will be addressed,” said the official.

As part of the New Delhi Railway Station redevelopment, the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has prepared a detailed traffic upgrade plan that involves elevated corridors, widening of roads etc.

In the 1,000-crore plan (as part of the total Phase 1 cost of 6,500 crore), RLDA has proposed construction of 23 lane km of elevated corridors (approx 11km) and widening of arterial roads around the station complex.

Currently, 450,000 passengers visit the station every day. RLDA officials said the projected increase in peak hour passenger volume (the number of passengers visiting the station per hour) is likely to go up from 45,000 to 55,000 in the next two decades.

The plan also proposes widening Panchkuian Road, Basant Road, Chelmsford Road, Bhavbhuti Road and Minto Road. There will be separate entry and exit routes to the station.

To provide connectivity to the station’s entry, flyovers have been proposed on Basant Road (which can be accessed from Panchkuian road) and Chelmsford Road, which will have an elevated section and will connect till the concourse of the station.

For vehicles leaving the station, ramps will be provided on Asaf Ali Road, Bhavbhuti Road and Chelmsford Road (a little ahead of the entry point).

The State Entry Road is proposed to be developed as a pedestrian street connecting the station complex to Connaught Place.

Meanwhile, Baijal chaired the second meeting of Delhi Biodiversity Society along with Delhi Development Authority (DDA) vice-chairman Manish Gupta.

“Emphasized on the provision of eco- friendly public amenities and utilities in the biodiversity parks including drinking water, sit-outs, etc. for convenience of visitors. Also advised the officials to create a digital platform to enhance awareness about the parks and to elicit feedback from citizens for further improvisation,” the LG tweeted after the meeting.

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