Elevated corridor proposed on Aruna Asaf Ali Marg to ease congestion, feasibility study underway

2 min readNew DelhiJul 27, 2026 07:30 AM IST PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the proposed project is expected to provide “a signal-free corridor along one of South Delhi’s busiest stretches, significantly reducing travel time for commuters”. (File) To ease congestion at one of South Delhi’s busiest stretches, the Public Works Department (PWD) earlier this week moved ahead to gauge if an elevated corridor should be built on Aruna Asaf Ali Marg. The said corridor is a key arterial route connecting Mahipalpur and Mehrauli with Outer Ring Road. However, heavy traffic, multiple intersections and local movement result in persistent congestion, especially during the peak hours. Officials said that the proposed elevated corridor is intended to segregate traffic and thus provide substantial r