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IIT Flyover | |
|---|---|
| Carries | Outer Ring Road, Aurobindo Marg |
| Crosses | Intersection near IIT Delhi |
| Locale | New Delhi, India |
| Maintained by | Public Works Department (Delhi) |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Beam bridge |
| Total length | Approx. 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | Over 100,000 vehicles daily (est.) |
The IIT Flyover is an elevated road structure located in South Delhi, India. It is adjacent to the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) campus and connects Outer Ring Road with Aurobindo Marg, two major arterial routes in the city. The flyover was constructed in the early 2000s as part of a series of infrastructure initiatives aimed at reducing traffic congestion in South Delhi.[1][2]
Background and construction
[edit]The intersection near IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, and Munirka was previously a significant traffic congestion point due to the convergence of Outer Ring Road and Aurobindo Marg. In response, the Public Works Department (PWD) of Delhi proposed the IIT Flyover project in the late 1990s. It formed part of a broader strategy to construct grade separators across Delhi in preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games and to modernise the road infrastructure.[3][4]
The flyover was constructed using reinforced concrete beams and piers, with design considerations to minimise land acquisition. The surrounding area includes several educational institutions such as IIT Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University, as well as residential neighbourhoods. The structure was completed in 2003 and inaugurated by the then Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit, as part of the city’s transportation improvement programme.[5][6]
Design and features
[edit]The IIT Flyover is a beam bridge with an approximate length of 700 metres. It facilitates uninterrupted vehicle movement over the intersection, while local traffic is handled via service roads and underpasses. These provide access to nearby locations including IIT Delhi’s main entrance, Hauz Khas Enclave, and Green Park. The infrastructure includes standard street lighting, safety barriers, and pedestrian facilities at ground level.[3][7]
Role and impact
[edit]The flyover has reduced travel delays at the intersection and supports daily traffic flow between South and Central Delhi. It is commonly used by commuters travelling to locations such as AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital, South Extension, and Connaught Place. Together with the AIIMS and Munirka flyovers, it contributes to a continuous traffic corridor along the Ring Road.[8]
The structure has undergone routine maintenance by the Delhi PWD to ensure safety and functionality. Recent proposals by the Delhi government have included additional slip roads and signal enhancements near the landing points of the flyover to accommodate increasing traffic volumes.[9][10][11]
Challenges
[edit]Traffic congestion persists at surface-level roads and underpasses, particularly during peak hours. Issues such as encroachment, irregular parking, and pedestrian movement continue to affect traffic flow and safety. Urban planning authorities have proposed measures including new foot overbridges, improved traffic signal coordination, and stricter enforcement of no-parking regulations in the vicinity of the flyover. [12][13][14]
See also
[edit]- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- Delhi Metro - nearby Hauz Khas metro station and IIT metro station
- Outer Ring Road, Delhi
- Sheila Dikshit
References
[edit]- ^ Singh, Paras (7 April 2023). "PWD studies feasibility of 3 new underpasses on Delhi's Outer Ring Road". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ Mani, Gayathri (18 July 2024). "Plan in works to decongest Outer Ring Road stretch from Modi Mill to IIT flyover". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Flyover Report". Public Works Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "18 flyovers built prior to CWG save precious man-days". The Pioneer. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Flyovers in south Delhi wastes vital public space – IIT flyover inaugural and maintenance". Hindustan Times. 2003. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Sheila Dikshit truly a daughter of Delhi who never stopped building bridges". Business Standard. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "IRC SP 073:2018 – Manual for Grade Separators and Elevated Structures" (PDF). Indian Roads Congress. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Delhi's Outer Ring Road survey to identify causes of jams". Hindustan Times. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Delhi: PWD plans 3 underpasses to free up busy Outer Ring Road". Times of India. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "PWD resumes Outer Ring Road repairs near IIT flyover". Economic Times Infra. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Delhi govt seeks central funds to boost road infrastructure". Times of India. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Delhi flyovers need fix: Survey flags sanitation, encroachment woes". The Times of India. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Ring roads: Why Delhi's lifelines are gridlocked". Hindustan Times. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Focus on freeing roads, footpaths from encroachments: Delhi PWD minister Parvesh Verma". ThePrint via PTI. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.