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Delhi's Public Works Department is preparing to repair 500 km of major road stretches by March next year, as confirmed by PWD Minister Parvesh Verma. The work will include re-carpeting, pothole filling, patchwork, and restoring damaged footpaths and foot overbridges. Funding of about INR 800 crore from the central government has already been received, with an assurance of additional support. The initiative aims to reduce road dust and improve overall road quality ahead of the winter pollution period. This follows earlier reviews and ongoing repair activities across the city.
The Delhi government has outlined a plan to repair 500 km of important road stretches by March, with tenders already being issued for various sections. Public Works Minister Parvesh Verma shared that the work will cover broken stretches, slip roads, damaged footpaths and foot overbridges. The project has been framed as part of a wider effort to improve road conditions that contribute to dust during high-pollution months. Advertisement
The minister explained that the city has received around INR 800 crore from the central government, specifically for completing this set of repairs. He also mentioned that the Centre has committed to releasing more funds once the current allocation is fully utilised for the intended work. This funding structure is expected to help maintain continuity in the repair programme.
In previous assessments, Verma had reviewed 153 ongoing projects under Delhi's dust-mitigation plan, which included repairs across several parts of the city. These inspections highlighted recurring problems such as repeated digging by multiple agencies, uneven road surfaces, and delays caused by utility-related work. The department has now set clearer timelines to avoid earlier disruptions and maintain a steady pace of construction.
The upcoming work will involve re-carpeting and patching, repairing potholes, and restoring road sections damaged due to utility cuts. It will also include improvements to footpaths and foot overbridges that have deteriorated due to heavy use. The PWD currently maintains about 1,400 km of roads that are 60 feet wide and above, making these repairs an important part of its core responsibilities.
This announcement also follows an earlier commitment made by the PWD in the financial year, when the minister had stated that 600 km of roads were planned to be repaired. That earlier plan included targets set for the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods, with contracts designed to cover at least two years of maintenance. The upcoming 500 km repair target brings the focus back on improving the city's major road network in phases.
Source PTI
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