Delhi: In a bid to ease pedestrian movement, the Public Works Department (PWD) has officially approved the construction of two new foot overbridges (FOBs) at Kirti Nagar and Uttam Nagar in west Delhi. A third foot overbridge on Pankha Road is currently under consideration.

These structures are aimed at improving the pedestrian movement and traffic flow in Kirti Nagar and Uttam Nagar.

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FOBs At Kirti Nagar And Uttam Nagar: Check Details

Kirti Nagar FOB

- The Public Works Department has approved the construction of a Rs 5.63 crore foot overbridge in front of Moment Mall in Kirti Nagar.

- The foot overbridge is expected to be completed in three months.

- The project includes design, construction and commissioning of the FOB and will feature integrated staircases, modern lighting, and enhanced safety infrastructure to facilitate secure pedestrian crossing.

Uttam Nagar FOB

- The Public Works Department has approved a new foot overbridge, which will be constructed at the Uttam Nagar East Metro Station, linking the metro pillar no. 638 directly to Pankha Road.

- The foot overbridge at Uttam Nagar East Metro Station is expected take about six months to complete and will be constructed at a cost of Rs 7.91 crore.

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Speaking to Hindustan Times, a PWD official said, “This FOB will include architectural and structural design, fabrication and erection of steel superstructure, RCC foundations and piers, electrical installations, including LED lighting and restoration of adjoining areas.”

The proposal for the third foot overbridge on Pankha Road is currently under review. A committee has been tasked with evaluating the project based on a detailed assessment of pedestrian volume, road width, and existing traffic patterns, the report added.