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According to the Ministry of Public Works, the Delhi government has spent more than Rs 1,500 crore on road repairs in the national capital in the past two years.
In fiscal year 2020-21, Rs 873.79 crore was earmarked for road and sensory carpet repairs, of which Rs 539.99 crore was paid. Similarly, an amount of Rs 1041.38 crore was set aside for the purpose in 2021-22, with Rs 985.96 crore being spent, according to the response.
The Delhi government earlier this month gave administrative authority and estimated sanctions for the street covering of four more sample segments from Aurobindo Marg, Lodhi Road, Nelsan Mandela Road and the Jagatpuri to Karkardooma stretch.
The Delhi government plans to relieve, redesign and beautify 540 kilometers of roads as part of its street architecture initiative.
Redesigning roads, according to PWD authorities, will minimize bottlenecks and improve the aesthetics of the road segment.
The project includes upgrading the road, improving its attractiveness and adding user amenities such as kiosks, seating, decorative lighting and water ATMs at the roadside.
The length will be made pedestrian and bike-friendly, with designated bike lanes and wide paths, officials said.
The Public Works Department of the Government of Delhi (PWD) is responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of government assets related to the built environment and infrastructure development. Hospitals, schools, colleges, technical institutes, police buildings, prisons, and courts are examples of built environment assets, while roads, bridges, overpasses, walkways, and subways are examples of infrastructure development assets.
