A major transformation is on the horizon for Delhi’s roads and flyovers. The central government has approved a substantial fund of Rs 803 crore aimed at revamping 152 key roads and flyovers in the capital.
This project will see 330 kilometres of roads repaired, widened, and the construction of new flyovers.
New Makeover For The Capital’s Roads
As per The Indian Express, this work in Delhi will be carried out under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Pravesh Sahib Singh announced that this project is not merely about road repairs but about providing world-class urban infrastructure to Delhi. Singh emphasised the importance of robust roads for the safety and convenience of millions of commuters, stating that roads are a city’s identity.
Which Parts Of The City Will See Upgrades
The makeover will encompass major roads across several parts of Delhi, including North, East, Northeast, Shahdara, Central, and West Delhi. The project targets roads with heavy daily traffic, which millions of people use.
Key roads and flyovers slated for improvement include:
- Kashmiri Gate ISBT to Wazirabad Road
- Loni Chakkar to Delhi Border Arterial Road
- Vivek Vihar-GT Road Connector
- Noida Link Road
- ITO Loop and Ferozshah Road
- IP College and Mall Road
- Rohtak Road (Military Road-Jhansi Road)
- Aali Vihar to Sarita Vihar Village
- Press Enclave Road
- Nizamuddin-Kalkaji Stretch
- Outer Ring Road (Vikaspuri-Najafgarh Drain)
- From Ashoka Road to Laxmi Vihar Extension
Three New Flyovers To Be Built
Additionally, three new flyovers will be constructed, specifically on Rohtak Road (Military Road-Jhansi Road), Rajouri Garden-Tagore Garden, and Road 63-Gokulpuri. These developments aim to alleviate traffic congestion, providing much-needed relief to residents of Outer and Northeast Delhi.
The Centre has mandated that all projects receive technical and financial approval within four months, or they will be considered automatically approved.
