₹61.5-cr project launched to recarpet nine key roads

In an attempt to improve the condition of arterial roads, the Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated a project worth ₹61.5 crore to redevelop and recarpet nine arterial roads in south and south east Delhi, including the elevated Barapullah Phase-2 corridor and major stretches connecting Ashram Chowk.

- Paras Singh

The department has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of damaged arterial stretches that see heavy daily traffic but remain riddled with potholes, cracks and persistent bottlenecks, officials said.

According to PWD officials, nine stretches, mostly under the South East Delhi division, will be taken up for strengthening and recarpeting under this project over the period of next eight months. The bids for the road revamp have been called and they are likely to be finalised on October 18, officials said.