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Barapullah Corridor to Cut Mayur Vihar‑AIIMS Travel to 15 Minutes, No Red Lights for 9 km
✍️ News18
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
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The newly opened Barapullah Corridor in Delhi eliminates traffic signals over a 9‑km stretch, allowing commuters to travel between Mayur Vihar and AIIMS in about 15 minutes.
Delhi’s Barapullah Corridor, a nine‑kilometre link connecting Mayur Vihar with AIIMS, has been designed without any traffic signals, promising uninterrupted flow for motorists. Officials say the absence of red lights can reduce the usual commute to roughly fifteen minutes, a significant cut from the typical thirty‑plus minutes during peak hours.
The corridor, part of the city’s broader effort to de‑congest eastern Delhi, features grade‑separated flyovers and dedicated lanes for private and public vehicles. Early traffic monitoring indicates smoother movement and lower waiting times at adjacent intersections.
Transport authorities plan to assess traffic patterns over the next few weeks to fine‑tune signal timings on feeder roads, but the core stretch will remain signal‑free. The project is expected to boost connectivity for residents and improve access to the AIIMS medical complex.
Local commuters have welcomed the development, noting the potential for quicker trips to workplaces, schools and hospitals. The corridor is also anticipated to ease pressure on nearby arterial roads such as the Delhi‑Noida Direct Flyway.
The Barapullah Corridor is operational as of the latest report, with authorities urging drivers to adhere to speed limits and lane discipline to maximise safety and efficiency.
The corridor, part of the city’s broader effort to de‑congest eastern Delhi, features grade‑separated flyovers and dedicated lanes for private and public vehicles. Early traffic monitoring indicates smoother movement and lower waiting times at adjacent intersections.
Transport authorities plan to assess traffic patterns over the next few weeks to fine‑tune signal timings on feeder roads, but the core stretch will remain signal‑free. The project is expected to boost connectivity for residents and improve access to the AIIMS medical complex.
Local commuters have welcomed the development, noting the potential for quicker trips to workplaces, schools and hospitals. The corridor is also anticipated to ease pressure on nearby arterial roads such as the Delhi‑Noida Direct Flyway.
The Barapullah Corridor is operational as of the latest report, with authorities urging drivers to adhere to speed limits and lane discipline to maximise safety and efficiency.