New drain construction to solve waterlogging issues at Delhi's Pragati Maidan tunnel
TNN / Jul 10, 2024, 04:12 (IST)
PWD is constructing a supplementary drain on purana quila road to address rainwater in the Pragati Maidan tunnel, which floods frequently. This construction closes the U-turn towards India Gate. Despite prior measures, flooding persists in the VIP area and underground parking at Bharatmandapam managed by India Trade Promotion Organisation. The transit corridor, with six underpasses since 2022, faces maintenance issues. PWD carried out desilting and stormwater redesigning. A five-member committee's March report saw no action. Heavy waterlogging in June was exacerbated by rain entering from Ring Road and the underground parking walls.