Delhi is poised to witness one of its largest road infrastructure overhauls in recent years, following the Centre’s approval of Rs 803 crore for the Public Works Department (PWD) under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for 2025–26. The funding aims to strengthen, resurface, widen, and develop key roads, flyovers, and arterial corridors across multiple districts, promising safer, smoother, and more sustainable commutes for city residents.
Officials confirmed that over 140 projects have been sanctioned citywide, targeting the North, East, North-East, Shahdara, Central, South, South-East, West, and South-West districts. The upgrades include both rehabilitation of existing roads and construction of new flyovers to ease congestion on major urban arteries. In North-East Delhi, the ISBT Kashmere Gate-Wazirabad corridor and the Loni Chakkar–Delhi border route are set for significant upgrades, including improved flyovers at Road No. 63 and Gokulpuri. Shahdara district will see the strengthening of key stretches such as Aali Vihar–Lal Kuan and Vivek Vihar–GT Road, alongside development of feeder roads to the Shahdara Hospital.
East Delhi is set to benefit from enhancements along Vikas Marg from ITO to D-93, M.P. Road No. 108, and Kondli Bridge corridors. Widening and improvement work will also be undertaken on the Noida Link Road and adjoining bypasses to support growing commuter volumes. In the heart of the city, Central and New Delhi roads like the ITO Loop, Ferozeshah Road, and the IP College–Mall Road corridor are scheduled for strengthening and flyover construction. Rohtak Road between Military Road and Jhansi Road is earmarked for an elevated flyover to reduce traffic snarls during peak hours.
South and South-East Delhi will witness construction from Aali Vihar to Sarita Vihar village, alongside the Press Enclave Road and Nizamuddin–Kalkaji stretch enhancements. West and South-West Delhi are set for improvements on the Outer Ring Road from Vikas Puri to Najafgarh Drain, Ashoka Road–Laxmi Vihar corridor, and an elevated flyover between Rajouri Garden and Tagore Garden. PWD officials emphasised that advanced engineering methods will be employed to ensure durability and safety, reinforcing Delhi’s position as a sustainable, commuter-friendly metropolis. “Roads are the lifelines of a modern city. Through these projects, we are enhancing commuter safety, reducing congestion, and supporting a low-carbon transport network,” an official said.
With the projects scheduled for phased completion, residents can expect a noticeable improvement in travel time, traffic management, and overall road quality. While the scale of investment is significant, officials have highlighted that the focus is on delivering long-term benefits, making these developments more than just temporary upgrades.
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