RRTS viaduct above Blue Line completed

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the agency undertaking the development of the 82-km Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project between Delhi and Meerut, has completed the construction of a viaduct over the Blue Line corridor of the Delhi Metro near New Ashok Nagar a key step towards the completion of the RRTS project, officials aware of the matter said.

The officials said this section of the RRTS will run above the Delhi Metro corridor at a height of 20m, adding that the construction of this elevated viaduct was carried out only during the night hours to ensure the convenience and safety of commuters along the Metro line. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) assisted NCRTC with the project work in this section, they said.

"The project ensures seamless connectivity for a smooth and uninterrupted travel experience for commuters," said Puneet Vats, chief public relations officer, NCRTC.