For those who find it tough to travel between New Friends Colony and Bhogal, there’s some good news for you. The Ashram underpass in Delhi is set to reopen, making your journey a lot easier. By Anushka Goel
If you’ve been struggling with traffic and rush while driving around Ashram in New Delhi, there’s some good news for you. The Ashram underpass, which runs for traffic moving from New Friends Colony to Bhogal and from Bhogal towards New Friends Colony, is set to reopen on Saturday, April 2, reports Hindustan Times.
Ashram underpass in Delhi: What you need to know
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The underpass, which connects Delhi‘s New Friends Colony and Bhogal, is open to commuters from 8:00 am to 10.30 am and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm daily, until Saturday – when it is likely to be inaugurated – the Hindustan Times report suggests. The underpass has been undergoing trials since March 22, and remaining work is being carried out at night. This is why no vehicular movement is being permitted in the area between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am, the report adds.
According to India.com, the Ashram underpass has already had eight missed deadlines. The 750-metre-long underpass, which is located at the choked Ashram crossing in Delhi, will benefit lakhs of commuters, especially those looking to avoid office rush hours. Delhi’s Public Works Department (PWD) has finalised the construction work of the underpass, while the final repairs are being wrapped up now.
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The foundation stone for the project was laid down by the Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in December 2019. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic put a dampener on the plan, causing the project to miss its initial deadline of December 2020.
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