PWD launches redevelopment of Mahatma Gandhi Road corridor

In a push to decongest Delhi’s roads and modernise its transport infrastructure, the Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated the redevelopment of the 55-km Mahatma Gandhi Road corridor, one of the Capital’s busiest traffic arteries.

Global infrastructure consultancy AECOM India Pvt. Ltd. has been awarded the responsibility of preparing a detailed project report (DPR) that will lay the groundwork for a complete transformation of the corridor.

The project aims to enhance connectivity, ease bottlenecks and promote sustainable mobility through a combination of elevated stretches, redesigned intersections and improved linkages with metro and public transport networks. The corridor has been divided into six phases, covering key arterial routes from Azadpur and ISBT to DND Flyover, Moti Bagh and Rajouri Garden.

Speaking about the initiative, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said, “Mahatma Gandhi Road is not just a transport corridor — it’s Delhi’s backbone. Our mission is to make it smarter, safer and faster. This project marks a decisive step towards creating a connected and efficient city where every citizen benefits from better design and smoother travel.”

The DPR will be developed over 24 weeks, involving extensive traffic analysis, environmental and social impact assessments, and geotechnical studies. AECOM’s plan will include 3D models, cost estimates and phased implementation strategies to ensure efficient execution.

Highlighting the government’s citizen-centric approach, Verma added, “Our aim is not to build temporary fixes but long-term mobility systems that make Delhi truly a world-class metropolis. Every stage — from surveys to execution — will be transparent and accountable.”

The corridor improvement project will also focus on sustainable and inclusive design. It proposes dedicated pedestrian and cycle tracks, use of green construction materials, real-time traffic simulation models and enhanced lighting and safety systems.

Once completed, the redeveloped corridor is expected to significantly cut travel time, reduce emissions, improve air quality, and strengthen connectivity between key commercial, industrial, and residential hubs.

“This project symbolises a government that listens, plans and delivers,” the minister said, adding that the initiative would serve as a model for integrated urban mobility across Indian cities.