Iran-Israel Tensions Halt Delhi-NCR Road Projects, Costs Soar
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News18•06-04-2026, 16:47
Iran-Israel Tensions Halt Delhi-NCR Road Projects, Costs Soar
•Middle East tensions between Iran, Israel, and the US have driven up crude oil prices, making bitumen for road construction prohibitively expensive.
•Contractors in Delhi-NCR, particularly Ghaziabad, are abandoning projects or limiting work to patch-ups as raw material costs have surged by 20-30% post-tender.
•Key roads like Ghaziabad's GT Road, Siddharth Vihar, and Loni-Wazirabad Road are experiencing significant delays or complete halts in construction.
•The PWD has issued strict instructions for contractors to complete work before monsoon, despite rising costs and supply issues.
•The public faces a double blow: potential fuel price hikes, increased vehicle maintenance due to poor roads, and health issues from dust.