On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a significant 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, a project being implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). This milestone event is set to enhance semi-high-speed regional connectivity within the National Capital Region.
The newly inaugurated section stretches between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar and features a notable 3.5-km stretch of Package 6, which is being executed by Afcons. This stretch includes the New Ashok Nagar Station, recognized as the first elevated station of the corridor in Delhi, and it will provide interconnectivity with the New Ashok Nagar Metro Station.
The engineering feat includes six steel bow-string spans, collectively measuring 360 meters and weighing 2,900 MT, which were installed at Kondli in East Delhi. Among these spans, three measure 50 meters, while the other three extend to 70 meters. The installation of these spans posed significant challenges due to heavy traffic congestion over road crossings and an irrigation canal in the area. However, with meticulous planning and close coordination with NCRTC, the erection was successfully completed.
Package 6 encompasses the construction of an elevated viaduct from Sarai Kale Khan station to the New Ashok Nagar DN Ramp, along with two elevated stations—Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar. The total length of this section is approximately 10.56 km. In addition to Package 6, Afcons is also engaged in executing Package 8 of the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, further contributing to the region’s infrastructure development.
