PWD Minister Parvesh Verma Inspects Rohtak Road, Directs Timely Completion of ₹115 Crore Drainage Project

New Delhi: 15.03.2025– Delhi PWD Minister Sh. Parvesh Verma inspected Rohtak Road on Saturday, a key route connecting Haryana to Delhi. The road has been in poor condition, and drainage construction work has been underway since February. After receiving multiple complaints from local residents, the minister transferred the road’s construction responsibility from the Public Works Department (PWD) to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

The 18-kilometer stretch from Peeragarhi Chowk to Tikri Border is set for redevelopment. The drainage construction is expected to cost approximately ₹115 crore and is scheduled for completion within 14 months. Since this project involves areas where Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and three Delhi Metro stations are located, necessary permissions will be required. Verma directed officials to expedite the approval process to avoid unnecessary delays. “Delays in obtaining permissions lead to increased project costs, so this should be prioritized,” he emphasized.

During the inspection, Verma highlighted the road’s poor condition and the lack of attention from previous representatives. “The condition of Rohtak Road was extremely bad, and people often complained that no government representative ever visited. Now, drainage work has started, and the entire road has been handed over to NHAI. The PWD and Flood Control Department are working together on this project,” he said.

The minister also stressed the importance of maintaining high construction quality. “We are building roads and drainage systems that will last for years. If any compromise in quality is found, the contractor will be blacklisted, and the responsible officials will be suspended,” Verma warned.

The PWD Minister further pointed out that poor roads contribute to rising pollution levels and assured residents that the Delhi government is committed to constructing durable, high-quality roads. He reassured the public that the road and drainage work would be completed within the given timeframe, ensuring smoother connectivity between Delhi and Haryana.