In a sweeping infrastructure review, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveiled the capital’s most ambitious transport roadmap yet — a 19.2-km elevated road along the Yamuna from Wazirabad to DND, six Metro Phase 4 corridors to be completed by December 2026, and Phase 5A already initiated. Here is every detail.
The Review — CM Rekha Gupta’s April 12 Transport Meeting
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a detailed review meeting on April 12, 2026 at the Delhi Secretariat, covering Delhi Metro and all associated road and flyover projects.
Senior officials, including the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), attended the meeting.
CM Rekha Gupta was clear about the government’s direction: “Building a modern and efficient public transport system remains a top priority for the government. The expansion of the Delhi Metro and its integrated road network will strengthen the city’s transport backbone, making commuting faster and more convenient while significantly reducing congestion and pollution.”
She directed officials to ensure timely completion of all projects and resolve bottlenecks without delay, noting that “hurdles in some works are being continuously identified and resolved.”
The Big Proposal — 19.2 km Yamuna Elevated Road
Wazirabad to DND — The Route
The Delhi government has prepared a proposal to construct a 19.2-km elevated road along the Yamuna River from Wazirabad to DND (Delhi-Noida Direct flyway).
The elevated road is planned in three phases:
| Phase | Route | Key Areas |
| Phase 1 | Surghat to ISBT | North Delhi riverbank |
| Phase 2 | ISBT to Sarai Kale Khan | Kashmere Gate, Rajghat, ITO stretch |
| Phase 3 | Sarai Kale Khan to DND | South Delhi riverfront towards Noida |
What Changes for Commuters
When completed, travelling through the heavily congested areas of Majnu Ka Tila, Metcalfe House and Sarai Kale Khan in North-Central Delhi will become signal-free.
These three areas are among Delhi’s worst bottlenecks — Majnu Ka Tila (a major commercial and transit hub near the Yamuna), Metcalfe House (a key stretch on the Ring Road), and Sarai Kale Khan (one of the most congested junctions in South-East Delhi where Ring Road, NH-24 and multiple bus routes converge).
An elevated road along the Yamuna corridor would bypass all these junctions entirely, offering a continuous, signal-free connection from North Delhi all the way to the DND flyway entry into Noida.
Context — Earlier Planning
The PWD’s initial plan to connect Wazirabad to DND was proposed in two parts. The first part covered the elevated road between Signature Bridge and Salimgarh Fort-Ring Road bypass. The current proposal is the expanded, three-phase version covering the full 19.2-km stretch from Wazirabad.
Delhi Metro — Phase 4 Corridors Targeted for December 2026
Delhi Metro currently covers 416 km across 303 stations on 12 lines, including 32 interchange stations. This makes it India’s largest metro network. The following Phase 4 corridors are now targeted for completion by December 2026:
| Corridor | Length | Significance |
| Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk | ~6.6 km | West Delhi–North Delhi Magenta Line extension |
| Majlis Park to Derawal Nagar | 3.5 km | North Delhi connectivity |
| Derawal Nagar to R.K. Ashram | 7.4 km | Links North Delhi to Central Delhi |
| Tughlakabad to Sangam Vihar | 6.3 km | South Delhi underserved area |
| Sangam Vihar to Saket G Block | 4.3 km | South Delhi connectivity |
| Saket G Block to Aerocity | 12.6 km | Crucial airport connectivity |
The Saket G Block to Aerocity corridor is particularly significant — it will connect South Delhi’s dense residential and commercial areas to the airport zone for the first time, dramatically reducing travel time for residents of areas like Saket, Malviya Nagar, Sangam Vihar and Khanpur heading to the airport.
Metro Phase 4 — Remaining Corridors (Target March 2029)
Work has also begun on the remaining three Phase IV corridors, with a target completion of March 2029:
| Corridor | Length |
| Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block | 8.38 km |
| Inderlok to Indraprastha | 12.37 km |
| Rithala to Kundli | 26.46 km |
The Rithala to Kundli corridor is the longest — extending Delhi Metro into Haryana’s Kundli, a first for this part of NCR. The Inderlok to Indraprastha corridor (now being implemented as a Magenta Line extension) will make the Magenta Line approximately 89 km long — the longest metro line in Delhi, connecting Botanical Garden to Inderlok.
Metro Phase 5A — Already Initiated
Phase V(A) projects have also been initiated, representing the next frontier of Delhi Metro expansion:
| Phase 5A Corridor | Length |
| R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha | 9.91 km |
| Aerocity to IGI Airport Terminal 1 | 2.26 km |
| Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj | 3.9 km |
The Aerocity to IGI Airport Terminal 1 corridor is a priority — connecting both terminals of Indira Gandhi International Airport for the first time via Delhi Metro, which will be transformational for air passengers currently relying on taxis between terminals.
Ongoing Flyover Projects — Status Update
1. Azadpur to Tripolia Chowk — Double-Decker Flyover
- Length: 2.16 km
- Type: Double-decker — accommodates both metro and road traffic on the same structure
- Progress: ~73% complete
- Cost: ₹264.27 crore
This innovative double-decker design optimises urban space — a model for future projects where land is scarce.
2. Yamuna Vihar to Bhajanpura — Flyover
- Length: 1.40 km
- Progress: ~85% complete — nearing completion
- Cost: ₹291.17 crore
3. Saket G Block to Sangam Vihar — Six-Lane Flyover (MB Road)
- Length: 2.48 km (six-lane)
- Additional Works: Underpasses at Saket G Block and Ambedkar Nagar
- Progress: ~40% complete
- Cost: ₹694.98 crore
This is one of Delhi’s most critical South Delhi flyover projects, addressing the severe congestion on MB Road (Mehrauli-Badarpur Road).
4. Maa Anandmayee Marg to Pul Prahladpur — New Flyover
- Length: 2.53 km
- Status: Design and alignment work underway
- Challenges: ASI permissions, tree cutting and land acquisition being actively addressed
5. Tripolia Gate to Barfkhana — Flyover
- Length: 2.62 km
- Status: Proposal ready, awaiting implementation
Area-wise Impact — Who Benefits From Which Project?
| Area of Delhi | Project That Helps You |
| North Delhi (Wazirabad, Majnu Ka Tila) | 19.2 km Yamuna elevated road Phase 1 |
| Central Delhi (Metcalfe House, ITO) | Yamuna elevated road Phase 2 |
| South-East Delhi (Sarai Kale Khan, DND) | Yamuna elevated road Phase 3 |
| West Delhi (Krishna Park, Janakpuri) | Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk metro |
| North Delhi (Majlis Park, Derawal Nagar) | Metro: Majlis Park to R.K. Ashram corridor |
| South Delhi (Tughlakabad, Sangam Vihar, Saket) | Metro: Tughlakabad to Aerocity corridors |
| Airport commuters (IGI) | Phase 5A: Aerocity to Terminal 1 + Saket to Aerocity |
| North-East Delhi (Yamuna Vihar, Bhajanpura) | Yamuna Vihar–Bhajanpura flyover (85% done) |
| North Delhi (Azadpur area) | Azadpur–Tripolia double-decker flyover (73% done) |
| South Delhi (MB Road, Saket to Sangam Vihar) | Six-lane flyover + underpasses at Saket |
What Delhi Metro Looks Like Right Now (April 2026)
| Metric | Status |
| Total Network Length | 416 km |
| Total Stations | 303 stations |
| Lines | 12 lines |
| Interchange Stations | 32 stations |
| Daily Trips | 4,300+ |
| Phase 4 corridors — Done | Multiple (Majlis Park–Maujpur Ring completed March 2026) |
| Phase 4 corridors — Remaining | December 2026 and March 2029 targets |
| Phase 5A | Initiated |
On March 8, 2026, PM Modi inaugurated two major Delhi Metro corridors worth ₹18,300 crore, completing the Pink Line Ring — India’s first Ring Metro — and the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park Magenta Line section.
Delhi Yamuna Elevated Road & Metro Expansion 2026 — FAQs
Q. What is the proposed Delhi Yamuna elevated road?
A 19.2-km elevated road along the Yamuna River from Wazirabad to DND, planned in three phases. It will make Majnu Ka Tila, Metcalfe House and Sarai Kale Khan signal-free.
Q. When will the Yamuna elevated road be built?
The proposal has been prepared. Implementation timeline has not yet been officially announced — it is currently in the proposal stage.
Q. Which Delhi Metro Phase 4 corridors will be ready by December 2026?
Six corridors: Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk, Majlis Park to Derawal Nagar, Derawal Nagar to R.K. Ashram, Tughlakabad to Sangam Vihar, Sangam Vihar to Saket G Block, and Saket G Block to Aerocity.
Q. When will the remaining Phase 4 metro corridors — Rithala to Kundli, Lajpat Nagar to Saket, Inderlok to Indraprastha — be complete?
Target completion is March 2029.
Q. What is Delhi Metro Phase 5A?
Phase 5A includes R.K. Ashram to Indraprastha (9.91 km), Aerocity to IGI Terminal 1 (2.26 km), and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 km). Work has been initiated.
Q. What is the double-decker flyover from Azadpur to Tripolia Chowk?
A 2.16-km flyover designed to carry both metro and road traffic — 73% complete, cost ₹264.27 crore.
Q. How long is Delhi Metro’s network currently?
416 km, across 303 stations and 12 lines including 32 interchange stations.
