Archive · 19 May 2025
New Road Planned Along Najafgarh Drain to Improve Connectivity
Imagine building a brand new road next to the Najafgarh Drain, a big water channel in Delhi.
This road will make it easier to get around and will have nice things like streetlights and plants.
The project aims to improve the area and make it more green.
Also, they're fixing up a park that was forgotten, making it a fun place for everyone.
Lastly, they are working on stopping dirty water from going into the Yamuna River by building treatment plants to clean the water first.
A 60.77 km road development project is planned along the Najafgarh Drain.
The project includes road infrastructure, greenery, and public amenities.
The road will connect to several major roads and the Ring Road.
A park is planned for development in Uttam Nagar's Vipin Garden.
Delhi Jal Board is implementing plans to prevent untreated sewage discharge.
- Who
- Irrigation and flood control department
- What
- Construction of a 60.77km road along the Najafgarh Drain and a park development.
- When
- Work to begin soon.
- Where
- Along the Najafgarh Drain (Sahibi river) in Delhi.
- Why
- To improve connectivity, make public spaces accessible, and prevent untreated sewage from entering the Yamuna.
- Project Cost
- Rs 600 crore
- Road Length
- 60.77 km
- Road Banks
- Two-lane road on left bank; Two-lane road on both banks
- Minister
- Irrigation and flood control minister Parvesh Verma
- River/Drain
- Najafgarh Drain/Sahibi river
- Planned developments
- Road infrastructure, boundary walls, street furniture, electrical work, public toilets, signage and side greenery