Government to use drones for aligning new corridor

New Delhi: In a first-of-its-kind study, the Delhi government will use drones to explore ways properly align a new signal-free corridor to connect the upcoming Signature Bridge in North Delhi’s Wazirabad to DND flyway in South Delhi.

The decision to conduct an aerial survey was recently taken by the Public Works Department (PWD) as the department officials wanted to find a way to construct the corridor that would ensure an easy ride for commuters from North Delhi to southern parts of the city. Most parts of the proposed corridor will be constructed along the Yamuna stretch between Signature Bridge and DND flyway

Unified Traffic Transpor-tation Infrastructure (planning and engineering) Centre has already given a go ahead to Majnu ka Tilla to Salimgarh Fort corridor, but the plan is to extend it up to Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) flyway that connects South Delhi to Noida.

The aerial study will provide a clear picture of the realignment between road stretches as there are also forest areas along Yamuna river, a government officials said.

The PWD has decided to engage a private company to provide drones for the aerial survey of the proposed signal-free corridor, the official said.

According to the government, the much-delayed Signature Bridge is expected to see the light of the day in September this year. The bridge will provide an essential link between East and North Delhi.