Major infrastructure projects to enhance road capacity in South Delhi approved

The Expenditure Finance Committee EFC has cleared three longpending and critical projects the Modi Mill Flyover Savitri Cinema Flyover and the MB Road Storm Water Drain project Together these projects are designed to ensure signalfree traffic flow and enhanced road capacity benefiting thousands of daily commuters according to an official statementThe projects will be executed by the Public Works Department PWD with a combined investment of over Rs 759 crore underscoring the governments focus on integrated and futureready urban development According to the release the corridor from Modi Mill Flyover to the IIT Gate intersection would have three lanes in each direction enabling smoother uninterrupted traffic flowThe project includes the construction of a new twoway Modi Mill Flyover at the Outer Ring RoadCaptain Gaur Marg intersection doubling of the existing Savitri Cinema Flyover at the Savitri Cinema intersectionand capacity augmentation along the Outer Ring Road corridor The total approved project cost is Rs 37175 crore with the financial breakup for the Modi Mill Flyover to be Rs 31284 crore and for the Savitri Cinema Flyover to be Rs 5881 crore According to the release the project will be completed in 30 monthsIf the Modi Mill Flyover is taken into consideration then the length of the threelane carriageway from Kalkaji Mandir to Modi Mill would be 1140 metres At the same time the length of the threelane carriageway from Modi Mill to Kalkaji Mandir is 870 metres If the Savitri Cinema Flyover is taken into consideration then the length of the threelane carriageway would be 435 metresAccording to the release once operational the flyovers will provide signalfree movement improve traffic speeds and eliminate congestion at key junctions particularly at Captain Gaur MargOuter Ring Road and Outer Ring RoadGKII RoadComplementing the flyover works the MB Road Storm Water Drain Project has been approved to resolve longstanding waterlogging issues caused by damaged and inadequate drainage infrastructure The key features of the project are the stretch from Lado Sarai TPoint to Pul Prahladpur the road length of 1138 km the total drain length of 2276 km the drain type is a precast RCC box drain the cost of the project is Rs 38784 crore and the implementation period is 25 years including the preconstructionThe project addresses missing drain stretches damage during metro construction and insufficient carrying capacity of existing drains in line with the Delhi Drainage Master Plan PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the EFC clearance reflects the governments resolve to end delays and deliver visible outcomes These projects were pending for years due to indecision and lack of coordinated planning With EFC clearance now in place we are firmly moving towards execution he saidEmphasising an integrated approach he added Flyovers alone cannot solve urban problems That is why traffic decongestion and storm water drainage are being planned together so that citizens receive lasting relief not temporary fixes Reiterating accountability the Minister said PWD will ensure strict quality control and adherence to timelines These projects will be closely monitored and completed within the approved frameworkAccording to the release once completed the projects will ensure smoother traffic flow floodfree roads during monsoon improved pedestrian infrastructure and longterm maintenance savings marking a decisive step towards a more resilient and commuterfriendly South DelhiThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever