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The Delhi government has initiated a structural rehabilitation programme for the Zakhira and Seelampur flyovers, allocating a combined outlay of around INR 35 crore to address ageing infrastructure and safety concerns. The Public Works Department (PWD) has finalised the scope of work, with timelines of approximately 12 months for Seelampur and 18 months for Zakhira. Both flyovers, critical to the city's arterial network, have shown signs of wear due to prolonged usage and heavy traffic loads. The repair works will include replacement of expansion joints, strengthening of structural components and rehabilitation of damaged concrete. The initiative forms part of a broader effort to assess and upgrade older flyovers across Delhi amid increasing pressure on urban transport infrastructure.
The Delhi government has finalised plans to repair and strengthen the Zakhira and Seelampur flyovers in the past week, with the Public Works Department (PWD) outlining a detailed rehabilitation programme to address structural deterioration and ensure commuter safety across two key transport corridors in the capital. Advertisement
The combined project, with an estimated cost of around INR 35 crore, targets ageing infrastructure that has experienced sustained stress from heavy traffic over the years. The Seelampur flyover, which is nearly two decades old, has been allocated approximately INR 16.3 crore, while the Zakhira flyover will see an investment of about INR 18.7 crore for comprehensive repairs and strengthening measures.
According to project plans, the Seelampur flyover will undergo structural rehabilitation involving prestressing of strands, replacement of expansion joints and overall strengthening of the structure to improve durability and ride quality. Officials indicated that several components had not been upgraded for over a decade, necessitating immediate intervention to maintain operational safety.
The Zakhira flyover, constructed in the 1970s, serves as a major connector between Rohtak Road and Najafgarh Road and handles significant volumes of commercial and industrial traffic. The repair programme for this structure includes treatment of damaged concrete surfaces, replacement of expansion joints and elastomeric bearings, and strengthening of girders to extend the flyover's service life.
PWD has set a rehabilitation timeline of around 12 months for the Seelampur flyover and approximately 18 months for Zakhira, with execution expected to involve phased traffic management measures to minimise disruption. Authorities are planning to complete the work ahead of peak seasonal stress periods, including the monsoon, when structural vulnerabilities typically become more pronounced.
The decision follows broader assessments that identified several ageing flyovers across Delhi requiring urgent repair due to visible signs of deterioration, including cracks, worn expansion joints and surface damage caused by prolonged usage and inadequate maintenance cycles.
Officials indicated that the rehabilitation programme is part of a wider strategy to extend the lifespan of existing transport infrastructure rather than relying solely on new construction. By undertaking structural strengthening of high-load corridors such as Zakhira and Seelampur, the government aims to maintain continuity of traffic movement while addressing safety concerns associated with ageing assets.
The planned works reflect a shift towards systematic maintenance of critical urban infrastructure in Delhi, where several flyovers built in earlier decades continue to carry increasing traffic volumes. The outcome of the rehabilitation programme is expected to influence similar interventions across other identified structures in the city's road network.
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