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News18
6 days ago
- Business
- News18
Delhi's Traffic Woes To Ease With New Elevated Roads And Tunnels Worth Rs 24,000 Crore
Last Updated: The Centre greenlit Rs 24,000 crore for new road and tunnel projects in Delhi to ease traffic, modernise infrastructure, and boost regional connectivity In a major move to address traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the national capital, the central government has approved a series of major infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 crore. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday. Present at the meeting were Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, MCD Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh, and other senior officials. During the session, current and future road infrastructure plans for Delhi were reviewed in detail. Minister Nitin Gadkari reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure in the capital. He noted that ongoing projects worth Rs 34,000 crore are already under construction, including flyover extensions, highway widening, and the creation of signal-free corridors, all aimed at improving traffic flow and upgrading ageing roadways. Fresh projects amounting to Rs 24,000 crore were approved, including the construction of underground tunnels, elevated corridors, and new highways: Nitin Gadkari directed NHAI to oversee drainage and water management alongside road construction to prevent future waterlogging. Delhi PWD will partner in these efforts. In a notable sustainable initiative, NHAI will use the city's solid waste in road construction, as previously practised, an important step in tackling Delhi's waste mountain. Additionally, Rs 150 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Rail Under Bridges (RUBs) at key railway crossings to reduce congestion. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued support, stating: 'Delhi has now received infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1.25 lakh crore from the Central Government. This reflects the Prime Minister's vision and the dedicated efforts of Nitin Gadkari ji." First Published:
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Expedite land acquisition for railway projects: Collector
Kurnool: District Collector P Ranjith Basha has directed the officials concerned to expedite the land acquisition process for ongoing railway infrastructure projects in the district. He emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to ensure the timely completion of railway underpasses, overpasses, and other development works. He held a review meeting on Saturday at the Mini Conference Hall in the District Collectorate to assess the progress of various railway projects. The session focused on the construction of Railway Under Bridges (RUBs), Road Over Bridges (ROBs), and double-track railway lines across different revenue divisions in the district. The Collector reviewed the land acquisition status from Sub-Collectors and RDOs for projects being implemented in the three revenue divisions. He instructed the revenue officials to prioritise and fast-track land acquisition processes, ensuring there are no delays in the construction of the railway infrastructure. He further directed all departments involved — including RDOs, officials from the Collector's office, and railway authorities — to work in close coordination. He emphasized the urgent need to resolve issues related to land acquisition, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and Letters of Acceptance without delay. Adoni Sub-Collector Maurya Bharadwaj informed the Collector that land acquisition for three Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in Adoni division is progressing well. Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar provided details about the progress of land acquisition in 12 villages for the double-track railway line and underpass bridges in the Kurnool division. Pattikonda RDO Bharat Naik reported that land acquisition for one of the double-track projects in his division has been completed, while the other project is currently at the award stage. The review meeting was attended by District Revenue Officer (DRO) Venkatanarayana, Roads and Buildings SE Maheshwar Reddy, Executive Engineer Suresh Babu, Adoni Executive Engineer Venkateswarlu, Railway Assistant Divisional Engineer Durgarao, Adoni Municipal Commissioner Krishna, and other officials. The Collector reiterated that swift action and efficient interdepartmental coordination are essential for the successful execution of key railway infrastructure projects in the district.
