Delhi's Kashmere Gate ISBT to Undergo Structural Audit for Vertical Expansion
Delhi transport dept to explore vertical expansion of Kashmere Gate ISBT

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The Delhi transport department is assessing the feasibility of vertically expanding the Kashmere Gate Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) through a structural audit. This initiative aims to modernize one of North India's busiest transport hubs, which connects various transit modes and accommodates thousands of passengers daily.
- 01The structural audit will evaluate the load-bearing capacity for potential additional floors at the Kashmere Gate ISBT.
- 02The estimated cost for the audit and retrofitting study is ₹11.21 lakh.
- 03The audit is expected to be completed within 30 days after the contract is awarded.
- 04Kashmere Gate ISBT integrates bus operations with the Delhi Metro and nearby railway infrastructure.
- 05The Delhi government is also planning to redevelop other ISBTs like Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan into multimodal transit hubs.
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The Delhi transport department has begun the process of selecting a firm to conduct a structural audit of the Maharana Pratap Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Kashmere Gate. This audit aims to assess the feasibility of adding vertical expansions to the terminal, which is a crucial transport hub for interstate travel, handling thousands of passengers daily. The audit will evaluate the existing structure's load-bearing capacity and explore future redevelopment options. The estimated cost for this audit and retrofitting study is ₹11.21 lakh, with a completion timeline of 30 days from contract award. The Kashmere Gate ISBT, originally redeveloped for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, has seen increasing passenger volumes, necessitating capacity enhancements and improved facilities. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Delhi government to modernize ISBTs across the city, including plans for the Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan terminals, which aim to create integrated multimodal transit hubs.
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The redevelopment of Kashmere Gate ISBT will enhance passenger capacity and improve facilities, benefiting thousands of daily commuters.
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