Delhi government approves revamp of 400 km roads by March in major infra push
NEW DELHI: In a major infrastructure push, the Delhi government has approved a plan to redevelop over 400 kilometres of roads by March next year, leveraging both Central Road Fund (CRF) and State-funded projects.
Spearheaded by the Public Works Department (PWD), the initiative aims to upgrade Delhi’s road network with modern engineering standards, reduced congestion points, and strict accountability mechanisms.
The redevelopment blueprint spans 402 kilometres, of which 300.917 kilometres are under CRF and 100.944 kilometres under the state government funding. This dual-funding model accelerates execution while ensuring uniform improvement across key mobility corridors in the city.
About the approved plan, PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said that Delhi deserves world-class roads built with honesty, speed, and zero tolerance for corruption. This is not just road construction- this is about setting new standards for mobility in the capital.
The CRF component focuses on high-traffic corridors and arterial routes critical to inter-state and intra-city movement. Key stretches includes Eastern Approach Road, Wazirabad – 3.56 kilometres, Road No. 68, North East Delhi – 2.20 kilometres, old GT Road upgradation – 0.799 kilometres, Road No. 59, Loni Border stretch – 1.10 kilometres, Narela–Alipur Road strengthening – 1.80 kilomettres, Bhajanpura–Yamuna Vihar Main Road – 1.25 kilometres, Seelampur–Shastri Park Corridor – 1.05 kilometres and Karawal Nagar Road – 2.5 kilometres.
Tenders for several CRF projects have already been floated, with completion targets set for February–March.
The major state-funded projects will cover primary roads, neighbourhood connectors, institutional corridors, and dense residential stretches. Key stretches includes Bipin Chandra Pal Marg to CR Park – 0.37 kilometre, Kali Mandir Road, South East Delhi – 0.38 km kilomettre, Surajkund Road – 0.63 kilometre, Press Enclave Road – 1.14 kilometres, Sheikh Sarai–Panchsheel Road – 1.22 kilometres, Khel Gaon Marg – 1.30 kilometres, Mandir Marg–Karol Bagh – 0.95 kilometre, New Friends Colony Link Road – 1.05 kilometres and Rajokri–NH48 service lane corridor – 2.30 kilometres.
“Every project is being tracked through strict timelines and field inspections. Quality control is non-negotiable. Accountability is fixed at every level. This 400 km mission is about trust. There will be no delays, no excuses, and no compromise on standards. Delhi will witness visible and measurable change before March,” te PWD Minister said.
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, uniform quality benchmarks across CRF and state projects, integrated drainage and footpath upgrades alongside road work -a key highlight ensuring long-term durability, improved pedestrian safety, and elimination of waterlogging points and accelerated tendering and contracting timelines.