Sarita Vihar Underpass Inaugurates Today Thereby Reducing Traffic From Noida to Okhla

The new underpass at Sarita Vihar was inaugurated by M Venkaiah Naidu, the Union Minister for Urban Development.

The underpass runs along the stretch of Okhla to Noida which reduces the time taken to reach from Okhla to Noida and vice versa. En-route, the time taken to reach Sarita vihar and Delhi city is also reduced.

The Delhi Development Authority in association with Indian Railways initiated this project of underpass with a cost outlay of Rs 260 crore that runs upto 1.09 kilometres in length. The design of underpass consists of numerous slip roads which are already constructed while the proposed footpath and cycle track are in construction stage.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Naidu mentioned that the Government is working towards reducing traffic problems faced in the National Capital, in a phased manner by constructing flyovers, roads, metros and bridges. Also focus is laid on projects that have been incomplete since long.

He also mentioned that there are no plans to displace slum dwellers in any area and the focus will be laid on providing facilities to people from all States and social strata, residing in Delhi. In this direction, the Government has also passed a Bill in Lower House of the Parliament restricting upto June 2014, the demolition and sealing of unauthorised constructions.