The Delhi government’s proposal to construct 14 more Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors is likely to get a new lease of life after the Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to scrap the existing Ambedkar Nagar-Moolchand corridor. Though no decision has been taken on the 14 corridors, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said: “Our main aim is that we don’t want any house or colony uprooted because of these projects. But work on these proposed corridors has to be done anyway.” “First, let us read the court order. Then, we will go ahead with the review of the 14 corridors,” she said. These corridors are supposed to be constructed by Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) and the Public Works Department (PWD). Work on these projects came to a standstill following the controversy over the Ambedkar Nagar-Moolchand BRT stretch. The court asked the government to consider two key changes that could reduce congestion around the Chirag Dilli flyover, which has witnessed maximum traffic snarls. Officials in the Transport department said the High Court’s order in favour of the existing BRT corridor would fast-track the review process for the other proposed projects. “Some improvement will be made at the Chirag Dilli traffic signal to shorten waiting time there. Also, the court’s decision will help revive the plan for 14 more BRT corridors in the city, which had been hanging fire because of the row over Ambedkar Nagar-Moolchand stretch,” a government official said. DIMTS, responsible for operations on the Ambedkar Nagar-Moolchand stretch, said traffic police would help them ensure that dedicated bus lanes are functional once again from September 15. Private cars and three-wheelers were allowed in the bus lane following a trial run to study if such a move could decongest the BRT road. “We will issue a traffic advisory by the end of this week to let people know that the dedicated lanes along the BRT corridor will be functional again from September 15. Road signages will be put up and our team will be present to ensure smooth functioning of the BRT. Traffic policemen will help us enforce discipline. Changes will be made at the Chirag Dilli traffic signal to reduce waiting time,” a DIMTS official said. Other recommendations for better management of the 5.8-km stretch includes an underpass in Chirag Dilli and segregating traffic from Saket through an elevated road to connect with Outer Ring Road towards Nehru Place. The Delhi government said it would look into all these recommendations. Of the 14 proposed projects, a detailed report for the Karawal Nagar-Shastri Park corridor in East Delhi has already been made, sources said. DIMTS has been entrusted with the Karawal Nagar project, sources said. The PWD also has seven proposed corridors in its kitty, with the 29-km Mukundpur to Palam More being the longest.