Delhi Approves 57km Najafgarh Drain Expressway to Ease Gridlock

• Delhi Government approved a plan for a new expressway over the Najafgarh Drain to alleviate traffic congestion.
• The project includes a 57-kilometre, two-lane service road along the Najafgarh drain, costing Rs 453.95 crore.
• The new corridor aims to improve connectivity for commuters from West and South-West Delhi, Dwarka, Najafgarh, and those traveling to IGI Airport and Gurgaon.
• The plan also involves desilting the Najafgarh drain to enhance its carrying capacity and reduce monsoon waterlogging.
• Additional infrastructure upgrades are planned for East Delhi, including an elevated road along Trunk Drain Number-1.

Why It Matters: Delhi's new expressway over Najafgarh Drain will ease traffic and reduce flooding.