Continuing with its efforts to spruce up Delhi before G20 meet in March, the Delhi Government on Tuesday approved Rs 17.5 crore projects entailing redevelopment of Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg and Ring Road around ITPO Complex, ensuring greenery by planting trees besides beautification of footpath and central verge. Advanced technologies will be used for the purpose to not only strengthen but also reduce congestion on city roads for smooth traffic flow.
“Hosting G20 in Delhi is a matter of pride for the people of the national capital, in view of this the roads around the ITPO complex will be given a new look. All the work will be carried out in a mission mode to be completed by March,” Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia said, adding that along with the resurfacing of these roads, trees will also be planted to enhance their beauty. Allied works such as lane marking, white-washing of parapet walls, painting of kerbstones/railings while special attention will be given to the work of beautification of footpaths and central verges, the drainage system will also be improved.
To ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the commuters, all the standards of safety and security will be followed during the construction of roads, Sisodia assured, according to officials here.
They said, under beautification and strengthening of Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg and Ring Road around ITPO Complex project, 5.8 km road from W-Point to Delhi Public School on Mathura Road, from IP flyover to Bhairon Marg T-Point on Bhairon Marg and Ring Road will be done.