Barapullah Phase III traffic continues to create major problems for Delhi commuters, with inaccurate Google Maps information and a structural bottleneck combining to worsen congestion on the newly opened corridor.Delhi Traffic Police said congestion on Barapullah Phase III was not being accurately reflected on Google Maps. As a result, motorists continued choosing the route believing traffic conditions were relatively clear, adding more vehicles to an already congested stretch.

The corridor connects Mayur Vihar Phase I with Sarai Kale Khan and was opened to commuters after years of delays. It was expected to significantly reduce travel time between East Delhi and central and south Delhi.However, commuters began reporting severe traffic jams soon after the corridor became operational. Some journeys that were expected to take around 20 minutes have reportedly stretched beyond an hour during periods of heavy congestion.

Barapullah Faces Major Road Design Bottleneck

Barapullah traffic problems extend beyond Google Maps, with authorities identifying a major road-design bottleneck near the old corridor. Traffic from the new three-lane Phase III flyover, the Sarai Kale Khan loop and the DND-side loop converges into a section with limited capacity. Police have explained that traffic flowing from approximately eight to nine lanes can effectively merge into just three lanes at one point, contributing significantly to congestion and commuter delays.

A drone survey conducted by Delhi Traffic Police and Public Works Department officials identified an abrupt merger near Sundial Park as another problem. Authorities have asked the PWD to examine changes to the junction’s alignment to improve vehicle movement.Police are currently diverting some traffic from Barapullah Phase III towards NH-24 and DND to reduce pressure at the junction.

Officials are also coordinating with Google Maps to improve traffic information for the corridor so commuters receive more accurate navigation guidance.Until corrective measures take effect, motorists have been advised to follow traffic alerts and consider alternate routes during congested periods.The problems show how inaccurate navigation data can amplify existing infrastructure bottlenecks on heavily used urban roads.