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Foundation Laid for Rs 64-Crore NangloiNajafgarh Road and Drain Upgrade

Officials describe a fix for chronic waterlogging, potholes, traffic bottlenecks through modern drains, improved outfalls, crash barriers, full road rebuilding.

Overview

  • Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta laid the foundation stone on January 13 to launch the NangloiNajafgarh corridor upgrade.
  • The Rs 64.04 crore plan includes full road reconstruction, new stormwater drains, upgrades to existing lines and improved outfalls to the Najafgarh and Ranhola drains.
  • PWD leaders said tendering is complete, construction has begun and the road work carries a five-year quality guarantee.
  • Officials say the project targets long-standing monsoon flooding, potholes and congestion that have affected lakhs of residents in West Delhi.
  • Authorities present the works as part of a wider program to build trunk drains and expand sewage treatment so only treated water reaches the Yamuna.