PWD flags pending work at 89 traffic congestion points

The Public Works Department (PWD) has written to six major government agencies, directing them to appoint nodal officers and expedite pending road engineering interventions at 89 unresolved traffic congestion points across Delhi.

The directive, issued on August 5, follows a report submitted by the Delhi Traffic Police in March, identifying 233 locations across the city that require infrastructural improvements to ease traffic flow. While work has been completed or deemed unfeasible at 99 sites and partially addressed at 11, problems at 89 locations remain unresolved. Reports from the agencies concerned are still awaited for 34 points.

The unresolved sites face a range of issues, including poorly positioned bus stops, damaged road surfaces, inadequate signage, broken central verge grilles and insufficient street lighting.

The PWD’s letter was sent to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Delhi Jal Board (DJB).

“In spite of regular persuasions by the Delhi Traffic Police, works at various locations are still pending. Therefore, you are requested to take necessary action to execute pending works in a time-bound manner,” the letter stated.

According to officials, the PWD is responsible for 123 of the 233 congestion points, of which 37 remain pending. The DTC has 15 locations pending under its purview, while NDMC and MCD are responsible for 13 each. The NHAI is yet to address 22 sites, the DDA has 11 pending and DJB’s report has not yet been submitted.

Authorities clarified that most of the required interventions are minor but crucial — such as repainting zebra crossings, installing road reflectors, erecting ‘No Entry’ signs and repairing central verge barriers.

A subcommittee headed by the Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) is conducting regular review meetings to monitor progress. Officials emphasised that a coordinated and time-bound effort by all departments is essential to address the remaining issues and improve traffic movement across the capital.