Delhi Inaugurates Barapullah Phase III Elevated Corridor on September 29, Providing 5-Kilometer Signal-Free Link Between Mayur Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan

The Barapullah Phase III elevated corridor was inaugurated on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, providing a vital 5-kilometer signal-free link between Mayur Vihar Phase I and Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi, according to reporting by LatestLY. The Delhi Traffic Police had issued an advisory for the opening, anticipating large gatherings and potential traffic disruptions in areas such as Maharani Bagh and Ashram Chowk. The inauguration comes as the Delhi government announced a multi-pronged strategy to combat severe air pollution expected this winter, with key measures set to be introduced in phases from November 1, 2026, and continuing until February 2027, including staggered office timings, restrictions on vehicular and industrial emissions, and a ban on construction activities.

The new elevated corridor represents a significant addition to Delhi's urban infrastructure aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the national capital region. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reportedly reviewed the pollution plan, which also proposes doubling parking charges and implementing 50 percent work-from-home for certain sectors. The timing of the infrastructure inauguration ahead of the winter pollution season signals the government's focus on balancing urban mobility improvements with air quality management. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is also anticipated to be fully completed and operational by the end of 2026, with construction work on sections within Haryana and Madhya Pradesh already finalized.

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LatestLY reporting published September 29, 2026 (latestly.com); Business Standard reporting published September 29, 2026 (business-standard.com)