In a significant step towards improving road infrastructure and easing traffic congestion in the national capital, the BJP ruled Delhi government on Friday approved the construction of a dedicated road corridor along both sides of the Sahibi River, from South West Delhi’s Dhansa to Basai Darapur in West Delhi.
Additionally, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a modern and decongested Delhi, four major roads previously under PWD have now been officially handed over to NHAI for better management, expansion and maintenance.
According to a government Press release, key decisions taken in the
high-level committee meeting which is also the first meeting of the UT-Level Coordination Committee, chaired by PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, several crucial decisions were made to eliminate traffic bottlenecks, improve inter-agency coordination, and expedite key road projects. To reduce traffic congestion and provide an alternative route, a dedicated road corridor will be developed along both sides of the Sahibi River, from Dhansa to Basai Darapur. This will offer seamless connectivity and ease vehicular movement in key areas of the city. To ensure smooth traffic flow, the police station near Dhaula Kuan Metro Station will be relocated to create a dedicated slip road from NH-48 towards Naraina. This move will eliminate a major traffic bottleneck in the area.
Besides to enhance road quality, streamline traffic movement, and improve maintenance efficiency, four major roads in Delhi have been officially handed over to NHAI which are Delhi-Rohtak Road (NH-10): Peeragarhi to Tikri Border (13.2 km); Delhi-Rohtak Road (NH-10): Peeragarhi to Zakhira (6.8 km); NH-2 (Mathura Road): Ali Village to Ring Road, Ashram Junction (7.5 km); NH-148A (MG Road) 8 km stretch PWD Minister Pravesh Sahib Singh said under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is committed to transforming Delhi’s road infrastructure into a world-class, seamless, and future-ready network.
The Sahibi River corridor will be a game-changer for the city, offering an alternative traffic route and significantly reducing congestion. Additionally, the transfer of key roads to NHAI will ensure faster expansion, better maintenance, and a more efficient commuting experience for Delhiites.
Our government is working relentlessly to make Delhi a modern, well-connected, and congestion-free city, with infrastructure that meets global standards, the Minister said. The committee will hold regular meetings to monitor progress, fast-track approvals, and ensure swift execution of these critical infrastructure projects. The decisions taken in this meeting mark a significant milestone in achieving the government’s goal of a well-connected, congestion-free, and modern Delhi, said the statement. The high level committee members include PWD Minister, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) or Principal Secretary of the PWD, Divisional Commissioner-cum-ACS or Principal Secretary (Revenue), ACS or Principal Secretary (Environment and Forest), ACS or Principal Secretary or Secretary (Power), Delhi Jal Board (DJB) CEO, Delhi Development Authority DDA) Commissioner ( Planning), Regional Officer, National Highway Authority of India and Engineering in Chief, PWD.
“The committee will hold regular meetings to monitor progress, fast-track approvals, and ensure swift execution of these critical infrastructure projects. The decisions taken in this meeting mark a significant milestone in achieving the government’s goal of a well-connected, congestion-free, and modern Delhi,” read the statement.
