‘Bottlenecks largely cleared; compensation payments for remaining cases to follow’
Waris Fayaz
Baramulla, Nov 10 : The 1.7-kilometre Delina Flyover, being constructed as part of the four-laning project of the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway, is nearing completion, with authorities setting May 2027 deadline to open it for the traffic news agency KNO reported.
According to the details available, the project faced delays due to land-related disputes and other bottlenecks. It had earlier been granted an extension, with its deadline pushed to May-June 2027. However, authorities are now making efforts to complete the work ahead of the extended timeline.
Project Manager Naveed Bashir said that round-the-clock work is underway to ensure the flyover is completed and opened for commuters at the earliest. “The work is in its final stage, and by the end of May 2027, we will be all set to open it for traffic,” he said.
Naveed said the first package, covering the Narbal-to-Delina stretch, is almost complete and has already been made through for traffic, while the focus is now on completing the Delina Flyover.
Naveed said: “We had around four to five cases pending, and the payment process for these has already been taken up. The payments will be released shortly. Almost all the bottlenecks have been cleared.”
He said efforts are being intensified to complete the remaining work without further hurdles, keeping in view the importance of the project for commuters, particularly those travelling between Srinagar and North Kashmir.
Once completed, the flyover is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion at Delina, reduce travel time between Srinagar and Baramulla and ensure smoother movement of vehicles.
Locals have welcomed the progress, saying the long-awaited project would provide much needed relief to daily commuters while also giving a boost to economic activities through improved connectivity and faster transportation between Srinagar and Baramulla reported news agency KNO.
