The Delhi government is thinking about building a new bridge over the Yamuna River near the Signature Bridge or replacing the old iron bridge. Officials say this step will help reduce traffic jams and boost connectivity in the city's eastern areas. The idea came from the Trans-Yamuna Board during a meeting with the Public Works Department (PWD). A senior official said the proposal is still in early stages and under discussion. "The proposal is at an initial stage. The government is considering it to improve connectivity in the Trans-Yamuna area and enhance links between North East, North and Central Delhi," said the official. With new projects like the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) stations and Delhi-Mumbai Expressway nearing completion, traffic is expected to increase, especially near Sarai Kale Khan on the Ring Road. Currently, the Delhi-Meerut and Delhi-Dehradun Expressways end near Sarai Kale Khan. Soon, the DND-Sohna (Jewar) link of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will open, adding to traffic pressures. "Keeping this in view, the government is planning to propose a new bridge. The location is not finalised and is being examined. PWD will study the stretch from Old Wazirabad to Kalindi Kunj to check feasibility, traffic congestion, and vehicular movement," an official added. The old iron bridge, also called Loha Pul, is a double-decker bridge with roads below and train tracks above. Currently, there are about 25 bridges over the Yamuna, including road and rail bridges. This initiative could be a big step toward easing traffic pains in the capital's eastern corridors.