Arvind Kejriwal thanks L-G over projects

New Delhi:  Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday expressed his gratitude to lieutenant-governor Anil Baijal for clearing a slew of critical infrastructure projects, which may reduce congestion in the national capital.

In a small note, Mr Kejriwal said the projects cleared at the meeting of the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning and Engineering) on Thursday were very critical for the infrastructural needs of Delhi and towards tackling vehicular congestion.

The UTTIPEC meeting, chaired by Mr Baijal, cleared key projects including a underground tunnel through Pragati Maidan, a signal-free corridor from Modi Mill flyover to IIT Delhi and an extension of the Ashram flyover, among others.

The UTTIPEC is the planning body of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The LG is the chairman of the DDA.

Delhi is set to witness a major infrastructure upgrade as key projects such as underground tunnel through Pragati Maidan, signal-free corridor from Modi Mill flyover to the IIT Delhi, and extension of the Ashram flyover were approved on Thursday by L-G Anil Baijal.

The L-G also emphasised that these projects must see time-bound implementation on the ground so that there are no time and cost overruns. The L-G also stressed on giving importance to pedestrians and cyclists in the plan.

The meeting was attended by vice-chairman of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic), principal secretary (PWD), secretary-cum-commissioner (transport) of Delhi government, chief architect (DMRC), besides senior officials from the DDA.

The UTTIPEC is the planning body of the DDA. The lieutenant-governor  is the chairman of the DDA. The underground tunnel, proposed to be made through ITPO’s Pragati Maidan will connect Mathura Road to Ring Road.