Officials told to expedite infra projects

Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday directed officials to begin cleaning sewers and footpaths, speed up the construction of five flyovers, and beautify pavements under flyovers, all within a set timeframe.

“I inspected the construction work at Barapullah (puliya) and directed officials to commence construction work in April and complete it within four months,” Verma said. “Within a week of the BJP forming the government in Delhi, over 10 meetings have been held with officials to assess the situation and restart development projects.”

Verma instructed the PWD and flood management officials to devise a plan for sewer and footpath cleaning, review pending flyover projects, and undertake pavement beautification efforts.

During his visit, he also inspected a damaged culvert that had remained in disrepair for two years, leading to road closures and traffic congestion. “This road leads to Barapullah and is a crucial corridor for commuters. Due to the negligence of the previous government, the cost of the Barapullah project has doubled from its original estimate,” he said.