DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) plans to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed double-decker Metro and flyover corridor between Keshav Puram and Rohini Sector 34. The study will explore if the combined project can enhance connectivity while better utilizing limited urban space.
This proposed corridor is part of Delhi metro Phase-5B and will cover a distance of 16.5 km. DMRC estimates that this is going to cost around Rs 2.08 cr and it is expected to complete within 6 months.
Project at a glace
| Details | Information |
| Project | Double-Decker Metro and Flyover Corridor |
| Metro Phase | Phase-5B |
| Route | Keshav Puram to Rohini Sector 34 |
| Length | 16.5 km |
| Estimated Cost | Rs 2.08 cr |
The proposed design features an elevated Metro line on the upper level and a flyover or elevated road on the lower level. The goal is to use the available space more effectively and decrease traffic congestion along the route. The consultant will look into various aspects of the project, including:
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- Alignment options
- Structural feasibility
- Construction methods
- Traffic demand
- Utility shifting requirements
- Commercial viability
The study will also assess the need for supporting road infrastructure such as entry and exit ramps, loops, cloverleaf interchanges, directional ramps and other traffic management structures at important junctions.
Route passes through densely populated areas
According to DMRC, the proposed alignment crosses through busy and heavily developed areas, including Keshav Puram and several sectors of Rohini. The study will examine the existing Metro infrastructure, flyovers, underground utilities, land availability, and heavy traffic before recommending the best alignment.
Traffic surveys and transport modeling to begin soon
The selected consultant will conduct detailed traffic and transport surveys as part of the study. These will include:
- Traffic volume counts
- Turning movement counts
- Origin-destination surveys
- Public transport surveys
- Road inventory surveys
- Speed and delay studies
The consultant will also perform limited topographical checks at critical locations as needed. Using this information, the consultant will prepare a transport model to estimate current and future traffic demand and create an initial design to integrate the Metro corridor with the proposed road infrastructure.
Cost, environmental impact, and final recommendation
The study will also include a concept-level structural assessment, construction feasibility analysis, and preliminary land requirement estimates. Additionally, the consultant will prepare indicative project cost estimates, conceptual bills of quantities, comparison of different structural options, cost-benefit analysis and environmental impact assessment. Based on the findings, the final report will recommend the best alignment and assess whether the proposed double-decker Metro and flyover corridor is technically and commercially feasible.
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