Delhi is set to witness a major infrastructure upgrade as key projects such as underground tunnel through Pragati Maidan, signal-free corridor from Modi Mill flyover to the IIT Delhi, and extension of the Ashram flyover were approved today by Lt Governor Anil Baijal.

The decision was taken by the Lt Governor after chairing the 54th Governing Body Meeting of the Unified Traffic & Transportation Infrastructure (Planning & Engineering) or UTTIPEC, at the Raj Niwas here.

He also emphasised that these projects must see time- bound implementation on the ground so that there are no time and cost overruns. The L-G also stressed on giving importance to pedestrians and cyclists in the plan. ... The underground tunnel, proposed to be made through ITPO’s Pragati Maidan will connect Mathura Road to Ring Road.

The project includes underground U-turns on Mathura Road.