New Delhi: On Sunday, the Kejriwal government inaugurated the Sarai Kale Khan Flyover, providing relief to people from hours of traffic jams near Ashram.
Now, people will have better connectivity between Central, East, and South-East Delhi. The resolution of traffic jams will also help reduce air and noise pollution. CM Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated this 630-meter-long, three-lane flyover and stated that it was supposed to be built for Rs 66 crores, but we built it for just Rs 45 crores, saving Rs 16 crores.
So far, we have saved Rs 557 crores in the construction of flyovers. The CM mentioned that from 1947 to 2015, 72 flyovers and underpasses were built in Delhi, while the AAP government has built 30 from 2015 until now. Additionally, work is underway on 9 flyovers, and 16 are in the approval process. We will accomplish in 8-10 years what the previous government did in 70 years.
CM Arvind Kejriwal congratulated and thanked everyone who was involved in the construction of this flyover including the PWD officials, engineers, contractors, agencies, and workers.
“Earlier, there used to be jams at T-junction, now people will not have to bother with it with the construction of this flyover. This flyover is 620 meters long. We sanctioned Rs 66 crores for this project, and completed it in Rs 50 crores only. Just as every other project of the Delhi Government, we saved the money on this as well. This will ease the ITO to Ashram commuters. With the construction of the DND extension, Ashram UnderPass and now this flyover, people can travel without any interruptions. Earlier there used to be heavy traffic jams in the Ashram. There are no red lights on the entire ring road area within Delhi, be it the area of ITO, Chandgi Ram, Ashram, Moolchand, and Dahula Kuan.”
The Chief Minister continued, “As our next step, we’re studying every main point of traffic jams in Delhi. Based on this study, we’ll construct the U-turns, flyovers, etc as per the need to make Delhi traffic jams free.”
While citing facts and figures development of flyovers and underpasses CM Shri Arvind Kejriwal stated, “Since 1947 to now, there have been 102 flyovers and underpasses constructed in the national capital. Among these 102, 30 have been constructed by the AAP government in only 8 years. What’s been done in 75 years, 30% of this has been achieved in just 8 years by the AAP Government. This shows how rapidly Delhi is being developed. In the coming times, 25 more flyovers are being constructed. 9 flyovers are under-construction and 16 flyovers are at the stage of approval. This will lead the tally to more than 125, and 50% of this will be developed by the AAP government in 8-10 years.”
The CM further stated that recently he’s approved the Premium Bus Aggregator scheme. Soon, luxurious buses will run within Delhi. Rich and middle-class people can travel on these luxurious buses, leaving their private vehicles behind. We were supposed to implement this scheme in 2016. The scheme would have been in place within a month. However, it took 8 years to get approval. The path of truth is always filled with thorns. We want to work. We don’t want to harm anyone or speak against anyone. Despite all the obstacles, we will continue to work. The people of Delhi’s love keeps coming, and I won’t let any work stop.
Kejriwal government saved money on these projects:
The Sarai Kale Khan Flyover was supposed to be built for Rs 66 crores but was built for Rs 50 crores, saving Rs 16 crores.
The Flyover in Mayur Vihar Phase 1 was supposed to cost Rs 50 crores but was built for Rs 45 crores.
The elevated corridor from Vikaspuri to Meera Bagh was supposed to cost Rs 560 crores but was built for Rs 445 crores, saving Rs 115 crores.
The elevated road from Mangolpuri to Madhuban Chowk was supposed to be built for Rs 423 crores but was built for Rs 320 crores, saving 103 crores.
The Mukarba Chowk Flyover was supposed to cost Rs 422 crores, but it was built for Rs 300 crores, saving Rs 122 crores.
The Flyover in Bhalswa was supposed to cost Rs 63 crores, but it was built for Rs 48 crores, saving Rs 15 crores.
Construction of an Additional Three-lane flyover at Sarai Kale Khan T‐Junction, Delhi.