India, May 12 -- At least 61 out of 79 avenue roads in Lutyens' Delhi area have been found to be in need for maintenance and rehabilitation, according to a survey report by the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI). The survey - carried out in January and February this year - included 79 avenue roads across five divisions in New Delhi.

Issues such as cracks, distressed services, and weathering were found in the survey and the report has recommended milling and overlaying in case 60 crucial roads, such as outer circle of Connaught Place, Sansad Marg, Janpath, KG Marg, and Lodhi Estate, among others.

"CRRI has suggested several measures including correction of slope to prevent waterlogging, surface removal of road from 40-50mm up to 150-...