West Delhi gets major infra push with Rs 64-crore project
The project is expected to bring long-awaited relief from waterlogging, traffic congestion and pollution for lakhs of commuters and residents
In a major infrastructure push for West Delhi, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 64-crore road strengthening and drainage project on the busy Nangloi–Najafgarh Road.
The project is expected to bring long-awaited relief from waterlogging, traffic congestion and pollution for lakhs of commuters and residents. It is aimed at making the arterial stretch monsoon-proof by way of comprehensive drainage upgrade, road reconstruction, besides footpaths and central verge development.
Officials said the initiative would significantly improve traffic flow, reduce dust pollution and prevent sewage and rainwater overflow during the monsoon season.
Calling the occasion historic, LG Saxena said the project fulfilled a decades-old demand of residents of Nangloi and Najafgarh, who have endured poor road conditions and overflowing drains for years. He recalled visiting the area in September 2024, when roads were badly damaged and sewage flowed on roads. A concrete action had begun after years of neglect, the LG said.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the work that could not start in 11 years had begun within 11 months of her government taking charge. She said the project reflected the government’s commitment to addressing Delhi’s basic infrastructure problems, particularly drainage and stormwater management. She highlighted parallel projects across the city aimed at eliminating waterlogging and improving sewage treatment to prevent untreated discharge into the Yamuna.
PWD Minister Pravesh Verma said the government had completed the tendering process and initiated the work on roads that witnessed heavy traffic daily. He added that all reconstructed roads would carry a five-year quality guarantee, with contractors being held accountable for any deterioration.
Transport Minister Pankaj Singh termed the project a permanent solution to long-standing civic problems in the area and said it marked a new chapter in Delhi’s infrastructure development. He also indicated that metro connectivity along the route would be introduced in the future.
