- By Chetna Shree
- Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi: The Nizamuudin-Sarai Kale Khan transit hub, a known congestion point in the national capital that sees heavy traffic during weekday rush hours, is anticipating a significant increase in traffic volume as the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near completion.
In response to the expected increase in traffic, authorities are working on a series of measures aimed at easing the movement and decongesting the corridor, Hindustan Times reported. The plans to decongest the Nizamuudin-Sarai Kale Khan transit hub were discussed at a review meeting attended by several key government and urban planning agencies, including DDA, MCD, PWD, Traffic Police, L&DO, Railways, DUSIB, IGL, DMRC, NIUA, and the transport department.
Key Decongestion Measures:
- IGL Station Remodelling: Speaking to HT, a government official confirmed that the Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) fuel station, currently a source of significant vehicle overcrowding and congestion, will be remodelled. This measure is a key part of the strategy to improve traffic flow in the surrounding area. “After the remodelling, the station will have the capacity to refuel 26 vehicles simultaneously through 13 fast-fill dispensers. Each dispenser is designed for a dispensing rate of 15 kg/min for cars and 75 kg/min for buses. This will ensure faster turnaround and reduced congestion within the station,” the official said.
- Widening Of Roads: Roads along the Sarai Kale Khan stretch adjacent to the ISBT plot will be expanded to 30-metre-wide corridors as part of a strategy to improve traffic flow across the key routes in the area. The plan also includes widening roads along the Barapullah drain and the connecting bridge.
- Construction Of Skywalk: The pedestrian skywalk connecting the new RRTS station directly to the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station is expected to be operational within the next six to eight months.
In a separate update, the Public Works Department (PWD) has confirmed that it is not currently planning to extend the Ring Road Flyover to the Barapullah corridor. The department is actively looking for other traffic management solutions to alleviate congestion in the surrounding areas.