NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, conducted a comprehensive inspection of key construction sites and traffic congestion points along the Gurugram-Delhi highway, stretching from Dhaula Kuan to Shiv Murti Interchange. The purpose of this inspection was to identify infrastructural deficiencies and address concerns related to pollution, as outlined in a press release issued on Saturday.
During the inspection, Sirsa highlighted the urgent need for enhanced dust control, traffic diversions, and the expansion of greenery to improve air quality along the highway. He was accompanied by officials from various organizations, including the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Public Works Department (PWD), Airports Authority of India, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and Delhi Traffic Police.
Sirsa identified key problem areas contributing to traffic congestion and air pollution during the inspection. He pointed out issues in road planning at the Mahipalpur flyover and Rohtak-Chandigarh flyover, which often lead to traffic bottlenecks. Additionally, he assessed dust mitigation efforts at major construction sites like the Shiv Murti Interchange and Airport Underpass.
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Expressing concerns over non-compliance with pollution control regulations, Sirsa observed that several construction sites lacked proper covering and regular water sprinkling to control dust. He instructed DPCC officials to take strict action against developers and contractors who do not implement adequate dust control measures.
Sirsa stressed the importance of ensuring smoother traffic flow through proper diversions, enforcing dust control at construction sites, and increasing greenery along the highway to significantly enhance air quality in Delhi.
During a visit to the Shiv Murti Interchange, the minister issued crucial instructions to officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Public Works Department (PWD). The directive was to prepare a comprehensive feasibility report analyzing the expected vehicle traffic and flow through the proposed corridor. This decision was prompted by the severe congestion and frequent traffic jams that plague the area.
Furthermore, the minister assigned NHAI the task of evaluating the need for additional diversions at key bottleneck locations and requested a detailed plan to be presented promptly.
In an effort to combat pollution, NHAI and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi were encouraged to collaborate on the maintenance and expansion of greenery along the highway.
Describing the Gurugram-Delhi highway as the lifeline of the capital, Sirsa emphasized the critical importance of ensuring smooth traffic flow to reduce air pollution as a top priority.
