The Delhi Traffic Police have identified the merger point of the Barapullah Phase-III project as a primary source of severe traffic congestion. In response to the ongoing gridlock, officials have issued a formal request to the Public Works Department (PWD) to redesign the intersection to improve vehicle flow and safety.

The Barapullah elevated corridor is a significant infrastructure project intended to connect East and South Delhi. However, the Phase-III extension has faced multiple delays and operational challenges since its inception. Traffic authorities argue that the current design of the merger point creates a bottleneck, forcing vehicles to merge in a manner that disrupts the main flow of traffic, particularly during peak commuting hours.

While the PWD is responsible for the construction and design of the corridor, the Traffic Police act as the primary agency for monitoring road safety and congestion management. The request for a redesign suggests that the current configuration is no longer sustainable for the volume of traffic the corridor is expected to handle. Neither the PWD nor the Traffic Police have provided a specific timeline for when these redesign plans might be finalized or when construction work to modify the merger point would begin. The situation remains a point of concern for daily commuters who face significant delays at this junction.