Flyovers: 39(of 111) built by AAP Delhi Govt; Saved ₹582+ crores

Last Updated: 5 Jan 2025

10 years of AAP Govt

-- 39 flyovers/underpasses built: 35% of Total 111 Flyovers in Delhi are built by AAP Govt[1][2]
-- 23 more flyovers: 7 under construction and another 16 in the approval stage[3][2:1]

AAP saved ₹582 crore in the construction of these 31 Flyovers/Underpasses[3:1][4]

The Kejriwal government's success in saving money on flyover construction is a model for other governments in India, where cost overshoots & multi year delays is a common sight

Delhi's 1st Double Decker Flyover Section coming Up at Bhajanpura and Yamuna Vihar Section of Upcoming Pink Line of Delhi Metro
-- 2 more such double decker flyovers in pipeline

Flyovers/Underpasses Summary[3:2]

Time Period Party in Power Number of Years Number of Flyovers/Underpasses
1947-2015 Congress & BJP 68 years 72
2015-Now AAP 10 years 39

Honest & Efficient: Saved Money by AAP

CM Kejriwal mentioned that in most places in India, "PWD" (Public Works Department) stands for corruption, but in Delhi, it stands for honesty

Here is the list of some notable cost saving projects:

Index Flyover Estimated cost (₹ crore) Actual cost (₹ crore) Amount saved (₹ crore)
1. Mangolpuri to Madhuban Chowk[5] 423 323 100
2. Prem Barapula to Azadpur[6] 247 147 100
3. Vikaspuri Flyover[7] 560 450 110
4. Jagatpur Chowk flyover[5:1] 80 72 8
5. Bhalswa flyover[8] 65 45 20
6. Burari flyover[5:2] - - 15
7. Mukundpur Chowk flyover[5:3] - - 4
8. Mayur Vihar Flyover[5:4] 50 45 5
9. Shastri Park and the Seelampur flyover[5:5] 303 250 53
10. Madhuban Chowk corridor[5:6] 422 297 125
11. Sarai Kale Khan Flyover[3:3] 66 50 16
12. Anand Vihar to the Apsara Border Flyover[4:1] 372 347 25

How Money is saved?

AAP believes in working honestly and saving money, just like people save money in their homes. This approach has not only saved money but also improved the quality of the construction

Biggest factor is Honest Intentions of Govt

  • Reduced corruption and middlemen involvement in the bidding process
  • Use of innovative construction techniques
  • Transparent and fair bidding process
  • Strict monitoring of project costs

Other Flyovers by AAP Govt

Index Flyover
1. Signature Bridge
2. Wazirabad Flyover
3. Rohini East Flyover
4. Prahladpur Underpass
5. Dwarka Flyover
6. Peeragarhi Flyover
7. Najafgarh Flyover
8. Mahipalpur Flyover
9. Mehrauli Flyover
10. Nizamuddin Bridge
11. Okhla Flyover
12. Akshardham Flyover
13. Club Road flyover, Punjabi Bagh[2:2]

Domino Effect

  • These Infra projects help in reducing pollution, reduce traffic congestion & fuel costs i.e. more efficiency in the system & people's lives

A study by the IIT Delhi found that the construction of a flyover at the Akshardham intersection in Delhi reduced traffic congestion by 30% and emissions by 25%

References:

  1. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/delhi-govt-has-built-63-flyovers-in-10-years-cm-arvind-kejriwal-12451301.html ↩︎

  2. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-cm-atishi-opens-to-public-new-six-lane-flyover-in-punjabi-bagh-101735837183516.html ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

  3. https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/story/we-saved-money-on-this-as-well-arvind-kejriwal-opens-sarai-kale-khan-flyover-says-saved-rs-557-cr-in-30-projects-403017-2023-10-23 ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

  4. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/atishi-inaugurates-anand-vihar-to-apsara-border-flyover-in-east-delhi-101735145975756.html ↩︎ ↩︎

  5. https://www.news18.com/news/politics/kejriwal-govt-saves-rs-500-plus-crore-in-flyover-constructions-across-delhi-3440285.html ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

  6. https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/delhi-govt-completes-six-lane-flyover-project-at-rs-100-cr-below-cost-115111000754_1.html ↩︎

  7. https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-newspaper/cm-inaugurates-3-6km-long-vikaspuri-meera-bagh-flyover/story-UC3qonh7aw7B8rrjikU3UM.html ↩︎

  8. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/8-lane-flyover-now-up-at-bhalswa-crossing/articleshow/52380874.cms ↩︎