The Delhi government has cleared the construction of a road corridor along both sides of the Najafgarh Drain to strengthen connectivity in outer and rural parts of the capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday.
The project has been approved at an estimated cost of ₹453.95 crore by the Finance and Expenditure Committee chaired by the Chief Minister. It is aimed at reducing congestion on major arterial routes, cutting travel time and fuel consumption, and lowering vehicular emissions by creating an alternative intra city transport corridor.
The proposed corridor will feature a two lane paved carriageway approximately 60.77 kilometres long and 7 metres wide, developed along both banks of the Najafgarh Drain. A 5.94 kilometre stretch will be constructed on the left bank between Jhatikra Bridge and Chhawla Bridge. From Chhawla to Basaidarapur, roads will be developed along both sides of the drain over 27.415 kilometres, taking the total developed length to 60.77 kilometres.
The new road will connect with several key arterial routes including Outer Ring Road, Inner Ring Road, Shivaji Marg, Pankha Road, Urban Extension Road II connecting to NH 9 Rohtak Road, and Najafgarh Road. At multiple points, the corridor will provide direct access to IGI Airport and the Dwarka Expressway, improving movement between west and northwest Delhi and adjoining areas.
Localities expected to benefit from the improved connectivity include Uttam Nagar, Vikaspuri, Najafgarh, Bijwasan, Chhawla, Goyla Dairy, Dwarka, Baprola, Nilothi, Paschim Vihar and Rajouri Garden. The project will also enhance access towards Gurugram sectors 104 and 110, strengthening inter state connectivity.
The design includes dedicated tracks for walking, jogging and cycling, along with the construction of a new bridge near the Dwarka Metro Depot to ease traffic flow. Landscaping and plantation drives will be undertaken along the corridor. Street lighting, signage and improved drainage infrastructure will also be incorporated to prevent waterlogging during the monsoon.
The Najafgarh Drain and adjoining land fall under the jurisdiction of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department. The proposal had received prior approval from the department’s board in December last year. Administrative clearances are expected by March 2026, with tendering targeted for completion by April and construction likely to commence by May 2026. The project is scheduled for completion by November 2027.
