# Barapullah Phase III corridor faces congestion issues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-barapullah-phase-iii-corridor-opening > Updated: 2026-10-01T14:36:41.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 4. The Barapullah Phase III elevated corridor in Delhi, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was designed to provide signal-free connectivity between Mayur Vihar Phase I and the AIIMS area. The nine to ten kilometer project, featuring a four-lane corridor and an extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge, was intended to reduce travel times from 45–60 minutes to just 15–20 minutes. However, the corridor has triggered severe traffic congestion across major routes, including the Ring Road, Mathura Road, DND Flyway, and Bhairon Marg. A joint aerial drone survey by the Delhi Traffic Police and the Public Works Department (PWD) identified critical design flaws causing the gridlock. A primary bottleneck exists at the Sundial Park loop, where traffic is forced from six lanes into just two or three. Additionally, a lane ends at an abrupt, nearly 90-degree angle where the new spur meets the existing corridor, creating dangerous merging conditions. Congestion has been further exacerbated by a shift in driver behavior, as motorists who previously utilized NH-24 and the DND Flyway have transitioned to the new corridor. In response, authorities are reviewing the geometry of merging points to propose smoother curvatures and are considering the installation of additional traffic signals to regulate flow. The matter has been referred to the PWD for corrective action. ## Claims - The corridor connects Mayur Vihar Phase-1 to Sarai Kale Khan. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Barapullah Phase-3 elevated corridor. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The revised cost of the Barapullah Phase-3 project is approximately 1,635 crore rupees. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The project was approved in 2014 and construction began in 2015. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The travel time from Noida to AIIMS is expected to reduce to approximately 15 to 20 minutes. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Punjab Police dismantled three drug trafficking and illegal arms supply networks in Amritsar. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The corridor includes dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians. (corroborated by 3 sources) - 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine were seized from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Amit Shah pledged to make Punjab free of the illicit ‘chitta’ trade by December 31, 2029. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Barapullah Phase-III opening triggers severe traffic congestion in Delhi The new Barapullah Phase-III corridor in Delhi has triggered massive traffic jams due to design bottlenecks where multiple lanes merge into narrower existing roads. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barapullah-phase-iii-flyover-causes-major-traffic-congestion-in-delhi ### 2026-09-29: Amit Shah inaugurates Delhi's Barapullah Phase-3 corridor Amit Shah inaugurated Delhi's Barapullah Phase-3 corridor to ease traffic, while Punjab Police busted major drug and arms networks in Amritsar amid a nationwide anti-narcotics campaign. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barapullah-phase-3-elevated-corridor-to-be-inaugurated-in-delhi ### 2026-09-21: Barapullah Phase III corridor to open in Delhi on September 29 Delhi's Barapullah Phase III elevated corridor will open on September 29, providing a signal-free route between East Delhi, Noida, and South Delhi to reduce travel times. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barapullah-phase-iii-corridor-to-open-in-delhi-on-september-29-1 ### 2026-09-19: Barapullah Phase III corridor to open in Delhi on September 29 Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Barapullah Phase III corridor in Delhi on September 29, providing signal-free connectivity between East and South Delhi. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barapullah-phase-iii-corridor-to-open-in-delhi-on-september-29 --- Cite as: Barapullah Phase III corridor faces congestion issues. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-barapullah-phase-iii-corridor-opening