Delhi to witness 400 km road redevelopment by March next year

A plan to redevelop over 400 km of roads in the national capital has been approved by the Delhi Government. The work is aimed to be completed by March, leveraging both the Central Road Fund (CRF) and state-funded projects.

The project will be spearheaded by the Public Works Department (PWD) and aims to upgrade Delhi’s road network with modern engineering standards, reducing congestion points and implementing strict accountability mechanisms.

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The blueprint for the redevelopment spans 402 km—300.917 km under CRF and 100.944 km under state government funding.

This dual-funding system is expected to accelerate execution of the project, while ensuring uniform improvement across the important mobility corridors in the national capital.

Speaking on the development, Delhi’s PWD Minister Parvesh Verma underscored the mission’s significance, stating, “Delhi deserves world-class roads built with honesty, speed, and zero tolerance for corruption.”

The minister emphasised that this is not just going to be road construction but is also about setting new standards for mobility in the national capital.

Throwing light on the CRF component of the project, officials say it focuses on high-traffic corridors and arterial routes critical to interstate and intracity movement.

Key stretches include Eastern Approach Road, Wazirabad – 3.56 km, Road No. 68, North East Delhi – 2.20 km, Road No. 59, Loni Border stretch – 1.10 km, Narela–Alipur Road Strengthening – 1.80 km, Bhajanpura–Yamuna Vihar Main Road – 1.25 km, Seelampur–Shastri Park Corridor – 1.05 km, and Karawal Nagar Road (Improvement section) – 2.50 km.

The tenders for several CRF projects have already been floated, with completion targets set for February-March.

State-funded redevelopment covers primary roads, neighbourhood connectors, institutional corridors, and dense residential stretches. These upgrades promise smoother last-mile connectivity and faster commute times.

The PWD minister further said, “Every project is being tracked through strict timelines and field inspections. Quality control is non-negotiable. Accountability is fixed at every level,” he added.

He assured that Delhi will witness a visible and measurable change before March.

To ensure seamless progress, PWD has deployed real-time field monitoring teams, a zonal tracking system for daily progress, mandatory compliance with upgraded PWD specifications, and uniform quality benchmarks across CRF and state projects.

Integrated drainage and footpath upgrades alongside road work are key highlights, ensuring long-term durability, improved pedestrian safety, and the elimination of waterlogging points.

This integrated approach will significantly enhance drainage performance, particularly in monsoon-prone stretches, officials said.

“We are not just building roads—we are building confidence, safety, and a better future for every citizen of Delhi,” Minister Verma stated.