New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): In a significant push to strengthen South Delhi’s infrastructure, the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has cleared three long-pending and critical projects: the Modi
Mill Flyover, Savitri Cinema Flyover, and the MB Road Storm Water Drain project. Together, these projects are designed to ensure signal-free traffic flow and enhanced road capacity, benefiting thousands of daily commuters, according to an official statement. The projects will be executed by the Public Works Department (PWD) with a combined investment of over Rs. 759 crore, underscoring the government’s focus on integrated and future-ready urban development. According to the release, the corridor from Modi Mill Flyover to the IIT Gate intersection would have three lanes in each direction, enabling smoother, uninterrupted traffic flow. The project includes the construction of a new two-way Modi Mill Flyover at the Outer Ring Road-Captain Gaur Marg intersection, doubling of the existing Savitri Cinema Flyover at the Savitri Cinema intersection and capacity augmentation along the Outer Ring Road corridor. The total approved project cost is Rs. 371.75 crore, with the financial break-up for the Modi Mill Flyover to be Rs. 312.84 crore and for the Savitri Cinema Flyover to be Rs. 58.81 crore. According to the release, the project will be completed in 30 months. If the Modi Mill Flyover is taken into consideration, then the length of the three-lane carriageway from Kalkaji Mandir to Modi Mill would be 1,140 metres. At the same time, the length of the three-lane carriageway from Modi Mill to Kalkaji Mandir is 870 metres. If the Savitri Cinema Flyover is taken into consideration, then the length of the three-lane carriageway would be 435 metres. According to the release, once operational, the flyovers will provide signal-free movement, improve traffic speeds, and eliminate congestion at key junctions, particularly at Captain Gaur Marg-Outer Ring Road and Outer Ring Road-GK-II Road. Complementing the flyover works, the MB Road Storm Water Drain Project has been approved to resolve long-standing waterlogging issues caused by damaged and inadequate drainage infrastructure. The key features of the project are the stretch from Lado Sarai T-Point to Pul Prahladpur, the road length of 11.38 km, the total drain length of 22.76 km, the drain type is a pre-cast RCC box drain, the cost of the project is Rs. 387.84 crore, and the implementation period is 2.5 years, including the pre-construction. The project addresses missing drain stretches, damage during metro construction, and insufficient carrying capacity of existing drains, in line with the Delhi Drainage Master Plan. PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the EFC clearance reflects the government’s resolve to end delays and deliver visible outcomes. “These projects were pending for years due to indecision and lack of coordinated planning. With EFC clearance now in place, we are firmly moving towards execution.”, he said. Emphasising an integrated approach, he added, “Flyovers alone cannot solve urban problems. That is why traffic decongestion and storm water drainage are being planned together, so that citizens receive lasting relief, not temporary fixes.” Reiterating accountability, the Minister said, “PWD will ensure strict quality control and adherence to timelines. These projects will be closely monitored and completed within the approved framework.” According to the release, once completed, the projects will ensure smoother traffic flow, flood-free roads during monsoon, improved pedestrian infrastructure, and long-term maintenance savings, marking a decisive step towards a more resilient and commuter-friendly South Delhi. (ANI)
