Key Bottlenecks Cleared,Land Compensation Payments Processed
Baramulla | November 10: The 1.7-kilometer Delina Flyover, constructed as a critical component of the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway four-laning initiative, is entering its final stages, with officials setting a completion deadline of May 2027.
The infrastructure project previously experienced setbacks due to land acquisition disputes and technical bottlenecks, resulting in an extended timeline. However, construction execution has been accelerated to meet or beat the revised target. Project Manager Naveed Bashir confirmed that construction work is proceeding continuously to facilitate an early opening for commuters, reports said.
“The work is in its final stage, and by the end of May 2027, we will be all set to open it for traffic,” Project Manager Naveed Bashir said. He added that the initial package, covering the stretch from Narbal to Delina, is nearly finished and has already been opened to traffic movement, leaving the Delina Flyover as the primary focus.
Addressing pending administrative issues, Naveed noted that resolution processes for remaining land disputes are underway. “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.
Once operational, the flyover is expected to alleviate traffic congestion at Delina, drastically cut travel times between Srinagar and Baramulla, and enhance commercial transportation throughout North Kashmir, officials said.
