Overview

• The Delhi High Court directed PWD to remove debris, install tiling and clear mud from the Dhaula Kuan culvert within 24 hours to ensure safe passage for over 3,000 Rajputana Rifles soldiers.
• Authorities must file photographs of the cleaned culvert by June 18 to verify compliance before moving forward with bridge design and construction.
• PWD has granted in-principle approval for a ₹2.59 crore foot overbridge between Delhi Metro pillars 64 and 65 near Delhi Cantt station, with an optional ₹1 crore lift addition under consideration.
• The court issued notice to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) to explore installing a zebra crossing and traffic signal in a way that maintains vehicular flow.
• A June 3 meeting between PWD, traffic police and the Delhi Cantonment Board will coordinate short- and long-term crossing solutions as monsoon rains threaten waist-deep flooding in the culvert.