Status: Not ApprovedHEAD: 24_Del_AR_Abhinav Rajput Najafgarh Drain corridor Byline: Abhinav RajputDelhi government cleared project to build 61 km road corridor along najafgarh drainAbhinav RajputNew Delhi:Delhi govt cleared a ₹453.95-crore project to build a nearly 61-km-long road corridor along both sides of the Najafgarh drain, a move Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said would ease congestion and significantly improve connectivity between rural pockets and the city.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Finance Expenditure Committee chaired by the chief minister on Tuesday. The project involves constructing a 2-lane road along the drain, creating an alternative intra-city route aimed at reducing pressure on arterial roads, cutting travel time and fuel consumption, and lowering vehicular emissions.According to officials, a 5.94-km stretch will be built on the left bank from Jhatikra Bridge to Chhawla Bridge. From Chhawla to Basaidarapur, roads will come up on both sides of the drain over 27.415 km, taking the total developed length across both banks to 60.77 km.The proposed corridor will intersect with several major roads, including the Outer Ring Road, Inner Ring Road, Shivaji Marg, Pankha Road, UER-II (connecting to NH-9/Rohtak Road) and Najafgarh Road. At Basaidarapur, the stretch will link with the Inner Ring Road; at Keshopur with the Outer Ring Road; at Vikaspuri with Pankha Road; at Kakrola with Najafgarh Road; and at Dhulsiras with UER-II, enabling direct access to the airport and the Dwarka Expressway.The govt said the project will benefit both urban and rural areas, connecting Dhansa to Basaidarapur and improving access for residents of Uttam Nagar, Vikaspuri, Najafgarh, Bijwasan, Chhawla, Goyla Dairy, Dwarka, Baprola, Nilothi, Paschim Vihar and Rajouri Garden, apart from IGI Airport. Connectivity to Gurugram’s Sectors 104 and 110 is also expected to improve.Several villages linked to the Dwarka Expressway — including Galibpur, Rawta Mor, Daurala, Jhuljhuli, Sarangpur, Dhansa, Ghummanhera, Shikarpur, Jhatikra, Kanganheri and Chhawla — are set to gain improved access to key city routes. Officials added that developing the corridor would also help protect govt land along the drain.The road will be approximately 7 metres wide and will include dedicated tracks for walking, jogging and cycling. A new bridge is planned near the Dwarka Metro Depot to facilitate smoother movement. Landscaping, tree plantation, street lighting, signage and proper drainage systems will be incorporated to prevent waterlogging during the monsoon. Boundary walls will be constructed or repaired where required.The project received approvals from the technical committee and the Flood Control Board. The govt plans to secure administrative approvals by March 2026, complete the tendering process by April 2026 and begin construction in May 2026. The corridor is targeted for completion by November 2027. MSID:: 128754548 413 |
