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ITO Skywalk inaugurated: Sneak peek into one of Delhi's busiest stretch

Newly inaugurated ​ITO skywalk
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Newly inaugurated ​ITO skywalk
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the ITO skywalk and foot overbridge in Delhi.

Image: twitter.com/HardeepSPuri
​Cost and funding
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​Cost and funding
The skywalk, which has been constructed with a cost of Rs 55 crore, has six lifts.

It is funded by the Centre and is designed and constructed by Delhi government’s Public Works Department.

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​Benefit
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​Benefit
The skywalk at ITO will ease a lot of problems of office-goers and public transport users in the area.

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​Busiest crossings
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​Busiest crossings
The ITO Crossing and 'W' Point Junction are the two busiest crossings in the city as far as the pedestrian traffic is concerned.

Approximately, 30,000 pedestrians cross various roads around ITO Crossing and 'W' Point. There are over 25 major offices and other institutions located in this area.

Image: twitter.com/HardeepSPuri
​Dimension
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​Dimension
The skywalk is 400m long and 5m wide. The length of the loop and ramp is 130m and its width is 3m.

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​Connects
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​Connects
It connects Sikandra Road, Mathura Road, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Pragati Maidan, ITO Metro stations and Supreme Court.
​Features
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​Features
The skywalk is fitted with seven glass lifts with a capacity of 20 people, LED fittings, solar PV modules, Wi-Fi, CCTV.

A police booth has been constructed under the skywalk to help the public in need.
Image: twitter.com/HardeepSPuri
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