Delhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivity

The Delhi government cleared a Rs 454-crore project to develop a 61-km road corridor along both sides of the Najafgarh drain. The corridor aims to improve intra-city connectivity and ease traffic congestion across urban and rural pockets of the city. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

The corridor is scheduled for completion by November 2027. Construction will be phased, with tendering starting in April and work beginning in May, ensuring systematic development of the two-lane road along the drain and associated infrastructure. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

A total of 60.7 km will be developed along the Najafgarh drain, including a 5.9-km stretch on the left bank from Jhatikra Bridge to Chhawla Bridge and 27.4 km of roads on both sides from Chhawla to Basaidarapur. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

The corridor will intersect and link with major roads including Outer Ring Road, Inner Ring Road, Shivaji Marg, Pankha Road, UER-II, and Najafgarh Road. It will provide direct access to IGI Airport and Dwarka Expressway, improving travel efficiency. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

The road will enhance access for residents in Uttam Nagar, Vikaspuri, Najafgarh, Dwarka, Paschim Vihar, Rajouri Garden, and surrounding villages. Villages along Dwarka Expressway will also benefit, with improved connectivity to key city routes and infrastructure. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

The 7-metre-wide corridor will include dedicated walking, jogging, and cycling tracks. Landscaping, tree plantation, street lighting, signage, and new bridges are planned. Drainage systems and boundary walls will prevent waterlogging and protect government land along the drain. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

The project has received technical and flood control committee sanctions. Administrative approvals are expected soon, after which tendering will be completed and construction initiated, ensuring systematic and efficient execution while safeguarding surrounding urban and rural areas. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)