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No repeated road excavations: Delhi CM instructs civic bodies
Once a road is built, excavation should be permitted only in emergency situations, the departments were instructed by the government.
A statement issued by the CMO after CM Rekha Gupta chaired a review meeting of the Delhi Jal Board stated that the project suffered delays due to repeated tender cancellations, funding issues and “negligence of the previous government” (File)
Delhi government has instructed civic authorities in the Capital to adopt a framework to implement a full ban on repeated road excavation. The decision was made at a high-level review meeting chaired by the CM on Thursday with officials from the Public Works Department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi( MCD), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi Jal Board and the Delhi Traffic Police. Once a road is built, excavation should be permitted only in emergency situations, the departments were instructed by the government.
In the meeting, the govt issued a set of instructions to the bodies to adopt a common framework for road construction and utility coordination.Further, the authorities were directed to ensure that mandatory detailed mapping of electricity, telecom, gas and water lines is being carried out before the start of any work.
Departments have also been instructed to ensure wall-to-wall construction of roads and footpaths, improve structural durability, and resolve pothole complaints “within 24 to 48 hours.”
For sanitation and dust control, the government has mandated daily removal of dust and debris, regular mechanised and manual cleaning, and compulsory barricading before any road-cutting. Dust-control measures such as “water sprinkling, barricading and covering of debris” must be strictly enforced during construction and repair work, with action against violators.
Along with this footpath upkeep and beautification have been prioritised, with directions to keep walkways wide, clean and obstruction-free, ensure clearly marked crossings and adequate lighting, and maintain central verges and dividers. All redevelopment projects must include greenery, organised street furniture and “clean public spaces” as essential components, as per an official statement by the CM’s office.
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