The Arvind Kejriwal Government on Tuesday approved the strengthening and repair works of seven important flyovers. These include Africa Avenue Flyover, Moti Bagh Flyover, Savitri Cinema Flyover, I.T.O. Flyover, Tilak Nagar District Center Flyover, Tilak Nagar Metro Flyover, and Punjabi Bagh Flyover, Government officials said in a statement. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the projects are worth `12.46 crore.
Sharing details about the projects, Sisodia said the Delhi Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Kejriwal is committed to providing better roads and flyovers to the people of Delhi. "To ensure the same, strengthening and repair work of seven main flyovers of Delhi will be done by the PWD. This will increase the strength of flyovers and their life span up to 20 years," Sisodia said and added that the PWD is working in a phased manner to improve the flyovers across the capital.
"These flyovers were constructed many years ago and due to the load of vehicles on them, their concrete surface has eroded and this disrupts movement of vehicles. To avoid any inconvenience to commuters, PWD officials have been directed to complete maintenance work in stipulated time. Lakhs of people who use the flyovers on a daily basis will be benefited after the strengthening work," Sisodia said.
The flyovers are regularly maintained by the PWD, however, due to heavy traffic pressure they get worn out.