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Delhi to Build 8 New Foot Over Bridges at Accident-Prone Locations for Pedestrian Safety

Delhi's Public Works Department Minister, Parvesh Sahib Singh, has approved the construction of eight new Foot Over Bridges at key accident-prone locations across the city. The initiative aims to enhance pedestrian safety, reduce road accidents, and streamline traffic movement for daily commuters. The locations were selected based on traffic studies and assessments of heavy pedestrian movement and accident vulnerability. The minister emphasized swift execution, with construction set to begin in February and clear deadlines fixed to ensure timely completion.

Key Points: Delhi Approves 8 New Pedestrian Bridges for Safer Crossings

  • 8 new FOBs approved
  • Focus on accident-prone areas
  • Construction to begin in February
  • Part of safer urban infrastructure push
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Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh approves 8 pedestrian bridges​

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh sanctions 8 new FOBs at high-risk locations to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow. Construction begins in February.

"No one should have to risk their life while crossing a road. - Parvesh Sahib Singh"

New Delhi, Jan 31

In a push to improve pedestrian safety and urban mobility, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday announced the construction of eight Foot Over Bridges at accident-prone locations in Delhi.​

The Minister said the projects reflect the government's commitment to creating safer roads through practical and citizen-centric infrastructure.​

The FOBs have been sanctioned at Madhuban Chowk (Vikas Marg-Patparganj Road); Welcome-cut, GT Road; Shahbad Dairy, Badli-Bawana Road; Ber Sarai Market, Vedant Deshika Marg; Katwaria Sarai, near LBS Sanskriti Vidyapeeth; Okhla Sabzi Mandi, Captain Gaur Marg; Janakpuri, near Block A-2, Jeevan Park bus stand and Lal Singh Chowk, near Mata Chanan Devi Hospital.​

The initiative is part of the Delhi government's focused infrastructure strategy to reduce road accidents, streamline traffic movement, and provide safe, organised crossing facilities for lakhs of daily commuters, said Parvesh Sahib Singh.​

These locations were selected following traffic studies and on-ground assessments, keeping in view heavy pedestrian movement, accident vulnerability, and daily commuter convenience, he said.​

The PWD Minister said, "Delhi's growth demands modern solutions. No one should have to risk their life while crossing a road. These Foot Over Bridges are being built exactly where safety concerns are greatest, ensuring smoother traffic flow and secure passage for pedestrians."

​Emphasising swift execution, the Minister added that clear deadlines have been fixed to prevent project delays.​

"We are moving away from the culture of slow infrastructure. Construction will begin by February, and projects will be completed within the defined timeframe. Accountability and speed are now non-negotiable," he said.​

The Minister instructed close coordination among all concerned agencies to ensure parallel progress on site readiness, utility shifting, and approvals so that work proceeds without bottlenecks.​

He said the PWD will also closely monitor the progress of ongoing pedestrian infrastructure works to maintain momentum across the city, with strict quality checks and timeline reviews.​

Parvesh Sahib Singh said the comprehensive pedestrian project underscores the Delhi government's resolve to build safer, smarter, and more accessible urban infrastructure, placing citizen safety and convenience at the centre of development planning.​

- IANS

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Rahul R
Good initiative, but will they be accessible for the elderly and disabled? So many FOBs in Delhi have steep stairs and no ramps. The focus should be on universal design, not just construction speed.
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Aman W
Ber Sarai and Katwaria Sarai near the university areas is a brilliant choice. The student footfall there is massive and crossing the road is like playing real-life Frogger. Hope they keep their deadline promise!
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Sarah B
As someone who lives near Janakpuri, the Jeevan Park bus stand crossing is chaotic. A foot over bridge there will be a huge relief for daily commuters and parents with school children. Good to see data-driven location selection.
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Vikram M
"Moving away from the culture of slow infrastructure" – I'll believe it when I see it. So many projects get announced with fanfare and then get stuck. Prove us wrong this time, please. The locations are spot on though.
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Kavya N
This is excellent news! Safety should always come first. The Okhla Sabzi Mandi area is packed with people and vehicles all day. A safe crossing will save lives. Hope they also install proper lighting on these bridges for night safety.

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