Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 1: In a major push to improve pedestrian safety, the Delhi government has approved the construction of multiple foot overbridges (FOBs) at several accident-prone and high-footfall locations across the capital.

The Public Works Department (PWD) cleared eight foot overbridges after detailed traffic studies and on-ground assessments highlighted frequent accidents, unsafe crossings and heavy pedestrian movement at key junctions.

The approved locations include Madhuban Chowk on Vikas Marg–Patparganj Road, the Welcome cut on GT Road, Shahbad Dairy on the Badli–Bawana Road, Ber Sarai Market on Vedant Deshika Marg, Katwaria Sarai near LBS Sanskriti Vidyapeeth, Okhla Sabzi Mandi on Captain Gaur Marg, the Jeevan Park bus stand in Janakpuri, and Lal Singh Chowk near Mata Chanan Devi Hospital.

Officials said these areas witness lakhs of pedestrians daily, including office-goers, students, patients and market visitors, making safe crossings a pressing necessity.

Announcing the decision, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said the projects aim to address everyday safety concerns on Delhi’s roads. “Delhi’s growth demands modern solutions. No one should have to risk their life while crossing a road. These foot overbridges are being built exactly where safety concerns are highest,” he said.

The government has fixed timelines for the projects, with construction expected to begin by February 2026. Verma said departments have been directed to coordinate closely on site preparation, utility shifting and approvals to ensure work progresses without delays.

PWD officials said the department will closely monitor construction quality and timelines, with regular reviews to ensure accountability.

With lakhs of people crossing busy arterial roads every day amid fast-moving traffic, the new foot overbridges are expected to significantly reduce risky mid-road crossings, improve pedestrian safety and ease traffic congestion across the city.