Baijal reviews progress of Rani Jhansi flyover

Lt Governor Anil Baijal today inspected progress of the ambitious Rani Jhansi Grid Separator project in north Delhi and directed officials to also prepare a comprehensive traffic dispersal plan in view of congestion likely to happen due to its opening.

The 1.6-km-long flyover from near the St Stephens Hospital to Filmistaan Cinema, was originally scheduled to be completed by 2010, but has missed several deadlines.

On September 9 last year, the then North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) Commissioner P K Gupta had said the project would be completed by November 30.

"Lt Governor Anil Baijal today inspected progress of under-construction Rani Jhansi Grade Separator along with senior officials of NDMC and other civic agencies concerned.

"He directed the officials concerned to prepare a comprehensive traffic dispersal plan in coordination with agencies concerned as congestion is likely to increase once it opens for public shortly," the L-G office said in a statement.

It also stated that the L-G further gave directions to complete the beautification of the grid separator and its surroundings at a rapid pace.

"The Lt Governor also directed that crash barrier on both sides of the grid separator be installed," the statement stated.

Also, Baijal along with senior officers of the Delhi Development Authority visited the Shanti Stupa site in Millenium park of DDA at Sarai Kale Khan on Ring Road.

The park spreads over 84 acres area and in 2.5 acres of the park Shanti Stupa exists which is the first of its kind in Delhi.

The additional facilities are being provided in this part to facilitate the visitors which include Viewing Gallery and Peace Museum, it stated.