Josip Broz Tito Marg [NEW DELHI]: In order to ensure vehicular traffic safety and provide smooth commuting experience to all the people of Delhi, the Kejriwal Government will beautify and strengthen the road stretch on Josip Broz Tito Marg (BRT Road), from Defence Colony flyover to Chirag Delhi Flyover. The project worth Rs 12.08 crores for the same was approved by Deputy Chief Minister Shri Manish Sisodia, who also holds the profile of the PWD Minister.
Under this project, the Public Works Department (PWD) has been directed to ensure strengthening of road stretch from Defence Colony flyover to Chirag Delhi Flyover, maintenance and upkeep of pavements, central verges and service lanes of the entire road stretch, including other allied works such as lane marking, white washing of parapet walls/railing etc.
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Shri Manish Sisodia said, “The Kejriwal Government is determined to provide hassle free commuting experience to all the commuters of Delhi and ensure the road safety. For this, assessment of various important roads has been taken up by the PWD. As per the findings of the assessment, the government is approving funds for strengthening and makeover of roads.”
He added that Josip Broz Tito Marg (BRT Road) is used heavily by commercial as well as private vehicles. Due to increased vehicular load on the road, there have been reports that it requires immediate attention. In view of the same road strengthening and beautification process has been taken up by the government.
It is to be noted that, the road stretch from Defence Colony flyover to Chirag Delhi Flyover, which is 3.45 Kms and has 0.87 Km of service road will be covered under aforementioned road strengthening project.
Shri Manish Sisodia said that PWD is following the global standards of street design to make the city roads better and safer. Government is working round the clock to ensure that commuters of Delhi get a smooth ride and walking experience on city roads. This will help to decongest city roads, decrease the travel time of the commuters and save energy.
The Dy CM directed the officials to ensure the completion of work within the stipulated time, without any inconvenience to the commuters.
Strengthening of road stretch on Josip Broz Tito Marg will include
-> Strengthening of road stretch from Defence Colony flyover to Chirag Delhi Flyover,
-> Comprehensive maintenance and upkeep of pavements, central verges and service lanes
-> Allied works such as lane marking, white washing of parapet walls/railing etc.
-> Development of greenery on the central verge and either side of the road.
-> Maintenance of road aesthetics such as road furniture, pedestrian pathways, LED lights etc.
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