New Delhi: A pedestrian subway at the busy ITO intersection in the national capital, built by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) with an unconventional technology, was thrown open to the public today.
The subway has been constructed using 'box-pushing technology' that instead of traditional digging, uses box pushing method, that allows work to be carried out without creating any traffic disruptions or diversions.
Delhi Police Commissioner, BS Bassi inaugurated the facility in the presence of DMRC Managing Director, Mangu Singh and other DMRC senior officials.
It is part of the under-construction ITO metro station and will cater to pedestrians crossing the extremely busy ITO intersection.
"Delhi Metro is committed to the safety of its commuters especially women. We are hopeful that this subway will be of great benefit to the pedestrians who cross the busy ITO intersection everyday," the DMRC Managing Director said.
The interiors of the subway have been built using black, grey and red granite for the flooring of subway along with false ceiling and facia on the walls.
There is a provision for one lift each at gates No 5 and 6 which are under construction.
Another pedestrian subway is under construction on Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, which also being built using the Box Pushing Technology and will connect Entry No 1 (towards Andhra Education Society) and Entry No 2 (towards Indian National Science Academy) of the upcoming ITO station.
The subway has been constructed using 'box-pushing technology' that instead of traditional digging, uses box pushing method, that allows work to be carried out without creating any traffic disruptions or diversions.
Delhi Police Commissioner, BS Bassi inaugurated the facility in the presence of DMRC Managing Director, Mangu Singh and other DMRC senior officials.
It is part of the under-construction ITO metro station and will cater to pedestrians crossing the extremely busy ITO intersection.
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"Delhi Metro is committed to the safety of its commuters especially women. We are hopeful that this subway will be of great benefit to the pedestrians who cross the busy ITO intersection everyday," the DMRC Managing Director said.
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The interiors of the subway have been built using black, grey and red granite for the flooring of subway along with false ceiling and facia on the walls.
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There is a provision for one lift each at gates No 5 and 6 which are under construction.
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Another pedestrian subway is under construction on Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, which also being built using the Box Pushing Technology and will connect Entry No 1 (towards Andhra Education Society) and Entry No 2 (towards Indian National Science Academy) of the upcoming ITO station.
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