The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has completed the construction of three bridges over the Ghazipur drain as part of the comprehensive multimodal integration at the Anand Vihar RRTS station, officials have revealed.

These bridges are a crucial part of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, along with the integration work at Anand Vihar station nearing completion.

The officials added that the Anand Vihar RRTS station is now connected to the Anand Vihar Metro station. With this, passengers will have direct access to multiple transport modes.

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The construction of the three essential bridges for station entry has been completed, with final touches currently in progress, the officials added.

At the concourse level, the Anand Vihar RRTS station connects to the Blue and Pink Lines of the Anand Vihar Metro station. To ensure smooth passenger flow between the two stations, flooring and finishing work has been undertaken.

For easy transit, escalators and lifts have been installed by NCRTC, prioritising convenience and accessibility for passengers.

Bridges over Ghazipur drain

These newly constructed bridges over the Ghazipur drain are crucial for connecting the station to the main road. The finishing work includes building side walls and preparing for carpeting, officials said.

All these bridges have a specific purpose. One of them is meant for entry of vehicles, another is meant for exit. The third is meant for pedestrians. Their dimensions are – 10 metres wide, 28 metres long, 13 metres wide, 28 metres long, 5 metres wide, 25 metres long, respectively.

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Designed to provide seamless connectivity, the Anand Vihar RRTS station aligns with the multimodal integration plan, ensuring a superior travel experience for all passengers, including the elderly, women, and children.

Once operational, passengers will be able to move effortlessly between the metro station, Anand Vihar Railway Station, Anand Vihar ISBT, Kaushambi bus terminal, and the DTC intra-state bus terminal, according to officials.

Officials also stated that the underground Anand Vihar RRTS station, measuring 297 meters in length and 35 meters in width, has been completed with significant engineering expertise despite construction challenges.

(With PTI inputs)