The Delhi government has announced a plan to repair 500 kilometers of roads across the national capital by March 2026. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma made this announcement on Monday, following an inspection visit to the Lajpat Nagar and Amar Colony areas in South Delhi accompanied by local MLAs and PWD officials.
The repair work will encompass broken roads, slip roads, footpaths, and foot overbridges (FOBs). The initiative seeks to mitigate air pollution during the winter months, a recurring problem in Delhi, where road dust from vehicular movement contributes significantly to the issue.
Verma stated that the Delhi government has received ₹800 crore from the central government for the project and has been assured of further fund allocation once the initial amount is utilized. These funds were approved by the central government last month under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). The approved funds are specifically for road infrastructure-related projects.
The scope of work includes re-carpeting, patchwork, pothole repair, and restoration of roads that have been cut by other agencies. The PWD maintains 1400 km of roads in Delhi that are 60-feet wide or above.
Earlier this year, Verma reviewed the status of 153 ongoing road repair projects as part of the Delhi government's road dust mitigation plan. Furthermore, the PWD has been actively addressing pothole issues across Delhi, with over 3,400 potholes filled on June 23 alone. Citizens are also encouraged to report road-related complaints through the PWD's official website or mobile application.
Verma has emphasized the government's commitment to improving Delhi's infrastructure, stating their dedication to providing good roads to the people of Delhi. He added that the previous government constructed poor-quality roads, and this initiative aims to re-carpet all roads to ensure durability and safety.
In related news from earlier this year, the Delhi government had announced a ₹950-crore plan to reconstruct 415 kilometers of roads, including key stretches like Outer Ring Road, Mathura Road, Najafgarh Road, and Vikas Marg. As of July 2025, 150 km of roads had already been rebuilt, with construction underway on another 100 km. The project aims to repair and develop footpaths and drainage systems, with all construction activities being carried out through an e-tendering process and a projected completion date set for 2026.
