The Central government has approved a fund allocation of Rs 803 crore (Rs 8.03 billion) for 152 road-related projects across Delhi, officials announced on Tuesday. The funds have been sanctioned under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).
The approval follows a request made in July by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari.
“The competent authority in this ministry has agreed to approve the work listed to an amount of Rs 803.39 crore to meet the cost of work debitable to the allocations of the Government of NCT of Delhi under the CRIF Act, 2000,” stated a letter issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The Public Works Department (PWD), which oversees around 1,400 kilometres of roads in the capital, has already initiated plans to repair 600 kilometres over the coming year. PWD Minister Parvesh Verma earlier noted that these upgrades are aligned with Delhi’s broader environmental and infrastructure objectives.
“This is a historic moment in our mission to build a Viksit Delhi. Roads are the arteries of any modern city, and by strengthening these critical corridors, we are ensuring safety, speed, and sustainability for millions of daily commuters. This initiative is not just about repairing roads – it is about creating world-class urban infrastructure that meets the aspirations of every Delhiite,” said Minister Verma.
The Delhi government has launched multiple initiatives aimed at reducing dust pollution, enhancing road quality, and easing traffic congestion.
Among the approved projects is the strengthening, resurfacing, and repair of various road stretches across the national capital.
In West Delhi, some of the longest stretches include a 16-kilometre section of Najafgarh-Dhansa Road, a 5.75-kilometre stretch of Outer Ring Road from Mangolpuri railway crossing to Keshavpuram drain, and a 7.2-kilometre stretch of Najafgarh-Jharoda Road.
In South Delhi, major roads approved for improvement include the 3.78-kilometre Press Enclave Road, Old Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, the 2-kilometre August Kranti Marg, and Hauz Khas Village Road. Other stretches include a 1.8-kilometre section between the IIT flyover and Africa Avenue junction, a 4-kilometre Nelson Mandela Marg, and a 2-kilometre Lala Lajpat Rai Marg.
In North and Northeast Delhi, selected roads include the 3.5-kilometre Eastern Approach Road near ISBT Kashmere Gate, the 3.1-kilometre Shastri Park flyover, the 3.14-kilometre road near ITO Vikas Marg, and the 7.1-kilometre Main Burari Road.
For Central and New Delhi districts, the strengthening of Guru Tegh Bahadur Road and Vishvidyala Road, covering a total of 3 kilometres, has been approved.
The CRIF scheme by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways aims to support states and Union Territories with funding for the development and maintenance of key roads and infrastructure.
