Delhi government plans 20km elevated road over Munak canal to enhance transport infrastructure, ET Infra
Aiming to boost the city's transport infrastructure, Delhi govt, along with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), plans to construct a 20k-long elevated road over Munak canal, connecting Inderlok to Bawana in northwest Delhi. Chief minister Rekha Gupta has also said Delhi govt wants to undertake the maintenance of the canal and will take up the issue with her Haryana counterpart soon.Munak canal serves as a vital waterway connecting Haryana and Delhi, constructed with the primary purpose of minimising water wastage in the Western Yamuna Canal while ensuring reliable water delivery to the national capital. Authorities now plan to utilise the road infrastructure along the canal as the foundation for an elevated corridor, in a move intended to reduce traffic congestion and enhance commuting efficiency throughout the area.Officials said the decision was taken during a high-level meeting between chief minister Gupta and minister Parvesh Verma. The project will be executed by NHAI while Public Works Department (PWD) will oversee funding, land clearance and local coordination. The estimated cost of the project is about₹3,000 crore, and construction is expected to take three years after the work is awarded.Officials said a DPR is being prepared and is expected to be completed within the next three months. Delhi govt has also applied for a no-objection certificate from Haryana govt to proceed, as the canal partially falls within the neighbouring state's jurisdiction.The elevated road will also connect to Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), further strengthening Delhi's Outer Ring Road network and easing access to the northern and western parts of the city.
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