Delhi’s historical market will soon be decongested as Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in its meeting with lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has proposed new dimensions to make it pedestrian-friendly.
DDA’s symmetrical sections have proposed in which the central verge will be increased from 2 metre to 3.5 metres with 5.5 metres of carriage on both sides of the Chandni Chowk road.
The footpath width on the both side will vary from 5.75 metres to 12.75 metres, said sources.
Pedestrianisation of Chandni Chowk Road (From Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid) with non-motorised vehicles will be allowed from 9 am to 9 pm and motor vehicular traffic to be allowed from 9 pm to 9 am only.
Considering the recommendations of Working Group II-B of United Traffic and Transport Infrastructure (UTTIPEC) were discussed in a meeting under the chairmanship of the l-G.
Incidentally, as per the High Court order dated July 19, 2018, in WP(C) 4572/2007 in the matter of Manushi Sangathan Delhi vs GNCTD & Ors., the proposal presented by Pradeep Sachdeva Design Associates (consultant of PWD) for Redevelopment of Chandni Chowk (Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid) was placed before Working Group-IIB of UTTIPEC.