India, Feb. 18 -- The Delhi government has approved a road redevelopment project worth Rs.802.18 crore to upgrade nearly 400 kilometres of roads across 45 Assembly constituencies. The works will cover more than 241 major roads and will be implemented by the Public Works Department (PWD).

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the project is being undertaken with financial support from the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) of the Government of India. Of the total outlay, Rs.643.36 crore will be funded through CRIF, while Rs.158.82 crore will be borne by the Delhi government.

According to officials, the roads will be developed under a "wall-to-wall carpeting" model, under which resurfacing and strengthening will be carried out across the f...