Delhi's Footpath Overhaul: A Step Towards Safer Streets

The Delhi government plans to repair 200 kilometers of footpaths to enhance pedestrian safety. Managed by the PWD, the project will begin post-monsoon. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to make Delhi more pedestrian-friendly by also improving roads, drains, and signages.

In an effort to boost pedestrian safety, the Delhi government is set to repair 200 kilometers of footpaths along the city's primary roads, according to officials on Monday.

The project, managed by the Public Works Department (PWD), is slated to kick off after the monsoon season wraps up.

This footpath renovation is part of a larger initiative to transform Delhi into a more pedestrian-friendly city by upgrading roads, footpaths, drains, and central verges under a unified tender. Some zones have already reached the tendering stage while surveys continue in others to identify damaged footpaths, stated a senior PWD official.

All subdivisions have been instructed to accelerate surveys and begin the tender process promptly to prevent delays after the monsoon period. Additional plans include horticulture enhancements and new road signages as part of the comprehensive road infrastructure upgrade.

Since 2012, the PWD has been responsible for developing and maintaining Delhi's primary roads, while the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) retains sanitation duties. This year, the ambitious goal is to repair 400 kilometers of roads following a similar seasonal work schedule. The current project aims to address frequent issues like broken and encroached footpaths along crucial roads, including Noida Link Road and Ring Road near Bhairon Marg.

(With inputs from agencies.)