Delhi to Upgrade 270 Km of Roads in ₹657.99 Crore Infrastructure Project
The Delhi government has approved road-strengthening projects worth ₹657.99 crore to upgrade 270.63 kilometres of key roads across east, north, and south Delhi. The proposal was cleared on Wednesday by the Expenditure Finance Committee, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, with a project completion target set for October.
The infrastructure initiative will target major roadways to bring them in line with modern standards. According to Chief Minister Gupta, the budget will be distributed zone-wise: ₹147.08 crore will be spent on strengthening 58.29 km of roads in the east maintenance zone, ₹247.31 crore on 104.42 km in the north maintenance zone, and ₹263.61 crore on 107.92 km in the south maintenance zone.
To ensure high-quality execution, the Delhi government is adopting a zone-wise composite tendering system for the first time. This model replaces the conventional road-wise tendering process, which officials expect will improve project monitoring and quality control. The work will be executed on a zone-wise basis to attract participation from reputed construction firms equipped with modern machinery and advanced technologies.
The physical upgrades will include cold milling to remove damaged road surfaces. Workers will lay dense bituminous macadam as a strengthening base layer, followed by bituminous concrete as the final road surface. Additional works involve applying a tack coat to improve bonding between road layers, painting fresh road markings, constructing kerb channels and drainage systems, and installing road safety furniture such as signboards and reflectors.
All approved projects will carry a five-year defect liability period. Under this agreement, construction firms must repair any pothole that develops within 48 hours. Government officials will monitor progress through the GSDL/DPMG portal, where contractors must upload geo-tagged photographs taken before, during, and after construction.
To guarantee adherence to standards, independent quality audits of the roadwork will be conducted by the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute and the School of Planning and Architecture.
