Delhi Approves Multi-Utility Ducts to End Road Digging

The Government of Delhi approved a plan to develop multi-utility ducts across the capital to eliminate the recurring need to dig up roads for utility maintenance. These underground corridors will consolidate electricity cables, water and gas pipelines, and fire-hydrant networks into a single system.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated the initiative aims to reduce traffic disruptions, minimize commuter inconvenience, and preserve road conditions by coordinating utility planning. The project will begin as a pilot in Chandni Chowk, specifically targeting a 310-metre stretch on Esplanade Road and a 560-metre stretch on Mor Sarai Road.

To manage the implementation, the government will establish an expert technical committee. This group will include officials from the Public Works Department, the Delhi Jal Board, and various electricity distribution companies to ensure coordinated infrastructure development.