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Delhi Government Approves Major Road Infrastructure Projects To Ease Congestion And Boost Connectivity
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (Representative Image)
The Delhi government has approved the construction of a 5.5 km long elevated road in the Pushta Sonia Vihar area and announced a slew of related infrastructure initiatives, PTI reported.
The elevated corridor, with an estimated cost of Rs 500 crore, aims to improve connectivity in the trans-Yamuna region and offer major relief to daily commuters.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has given her nod to the project following a proposal by the Public Works Department (PWD), confirmed PWD Minister Parvesh Verma.
“The local MLA and Minister Kapil Mishra has been pushing for this project. Due to the presence of many trees in the area, we have decided to construct a flyover instead of a conventional road. After discussions with the chief minister, the project has been approved, and work will commence following deliberations with the Flood Department,” said Verma.
The elevated stretch will connect Nanaksar Gurudwara to Shani Mandir near the Uttar Pradesh border. The road is expected to significantly reduce congestion for the thousands who use this route daily.
Karawal Nagar MLA Kapil Mishra, who has long advocated for the project, underlined its importance, “The BJP government is working at a fast pace, and this project is a testament to that. This road has been a major issue for trans-Yamuna residents, and today, we have resolved it. Lakhs of people use this route daily.”
In a parallel development, the Delhi government has also decided to build dedicated road corridors along both sides of the Sahibi river from Dhasa to Wasai Darapur to further improve traffic flow.
Additionally, four key PWD-managed road stretches will be handed over to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for expansion and maintenance.
These include the Delhi-Rohtak road or NH-10 (13.2 km from Peeragarhi to Tikri border and 6.8 km from Peeragarhi to Zakhira), NH-2 or Mathura Road (7.5 km from Ali village to Ring Road, Ashram Junction), and an 8 km stretch of NH-148A (MG Road).
Further steps include relocating a police outpost near Dhaula Kuan metro station and creating a dedicated slip road from NH-48 towards Naraina to ease congestion and improve access to IGI Airport and Delhi Cantonment.
“Our government is working relentlessly to make Delhi a modern, well-connected and congestion-free city, with infrastructure that meets global standards,” said Verma.
