Delhi to seek Rs 1,200 crore from Centre for road strengthening and expansion: PWD minister

“This Budget is not about what we gain today, but about what India will become tomorrow. It lays the roadmap for a developed India by 2047, and a developed Delhi alongside it,” he said.

End-to-end comprehensive re-development and improvement of 1,440 kms of roads across Delhi was one of the key promises made by the BJP government.

Officials said that the redevelopment of a total of 550 kms roads is expected to be completed by this March. “Redevelopment of another 600 kms of road stretches will be taken up in the next financial year and central assistance would be required for the same,” an official said.

PWD minister said: “This enhanced central backing will significantly improve road quality, ease traffic congestion, and enhance commuter safety across the Capital.”

He also noted that Delhi is now witnessing faster execution of projects owing to close coordination between the Centre and the state government.

Speaking on governance reforms, the minister said the past 11 months have brought stability, accountability, and efficiency as stalled projects were restarted and public services were improved.

“Earlier, Delhi’s development was repeatedly blocked by political confrontation. Today, work is being carried out with focus, transparency, and speed,” Singh said.

The PWD has also appointed a consultant for beautification of flyovers and foot overbridges.