Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Assures Pothole-Free Roads In National Capital Before Monsoon

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has assured that Delhi’s roads will be pothole-free before the monsoon, directing officials to prioritise public convenience and ensure the highest standards of execution, PTI reported.

Following a midnight inspection of road repair work on the Outer Ring Road stretch from Madhuban Chowk to Mukarba Chowk, Gupta reaffirmed her government's commitment to infrastructure development.

"She expressed her commitment to make Delhi's roads pothole-free before the monsoon and has issued necessary instructions to all concerned agencies," a government statement said.

The Public Works Department (PWD) Northern Zone is overseeing the project, which focuses on strengthening both sides of the Outer Ring Road alongside the elevated corridor.

"Our government is making every possible effort to strengthen and improve Delhi's roads. Today, construction of a 4 km road stretch from Madhuban Chowk to Mukarba Chowk, to ensure high-quality execution and timely completion," the statement added.

The Rs 12.85 crore project employs advanced techniques such as cold milling and hot recycling for enhanced durability.

The first layer utilises dense bitumen macadam (DBM) while the second layer comprises dense bitumen concrete (DBC).

To maintain proper levelling, existing road layers are being removed through cold milling.

Safety measures include thermoplastic paint, glow studs, and median markers to improve night-time visibility.

Additionally, a 50 mm thick stone matrix asphalt (SMA) layer is being laid near the elevated flyover for added resilience.

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