Delhi is set to get two new bridges across the Yamuna as part of the first phase of the proposed Elevated Ring Road project, aimed at easing congestion and improving connectivity between north, north-east and south-east Delhi.
The project has received government approval, with the first phase covering a 25-km stretch from Azadpur Chowk to the DND Flyway near Ashram. The elevated corridor will be built above the existing 55-km Ring Road and is expected to provide signal-free travel across some of the capital’s busiest routes.
Two New Yamuna Bridges Planned
According to officials, the first phase includes two new bridges in the Majnu Ka Tila-Salimgarh Fort section.
One bridge will be built near Chandgi Ram Akhara, close to Metcalfe House, improving connectivity to north-east Delhi, ITO, and Mayur Vihar. The bridge is also expected to integrate with the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in the future.
The second bridge is proposed near the Old Iron Bridge (Lohe Ka Pul). It is expected to replace the ageing structure and reduce pressure on key crossings such as the ITO Bridge and Yudhister Setu near Kashmere Gate.
First Phase To Cover 25 Km
The initial stretch will be developed in three segments: Azadpur Chowk to Metcalfe House (7 km), Majnu Ka Tila to Salimgarh Fort (5 km), and Salimgarh Fort to the DND Flyway (around 13 km).
Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma said the feasibility study and Detailed Project Report (DPR) have been completed and are currently under review before being sent to UTTIPEC for further approvals.
Signal-Free Travel Across Delhi
The Elevated Ring Road project will feature 15 interchanges and 23 entry and exit points, allowing smoother traffic movement and reducing bottlenecks on the city’s busy Ring Road corridor.
PWD estimates suggest around 2.4 lakh vehicles use the corridor daily, while 11 major junctions handle nearly 3.3 lakh vehicles. Peak-hour traffic speeds currently average about 24 kmph.
Estimated to cost around Rs 12,000 crore, the project is part of the Delhi government’s broader plan to improve urban mobility. Once fully completed, the Elevated Ring Road network is expected to span nearly 80 km across the capital.