New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will soon upgrade and maintain the 7.5km stretch from South Delhi's Andheria Mor (near the Chattarpur-Vasant Kunj intersection) to the Gurugram border, bringing it up to national highway standards, officials said. About Rs.19.18 crore will initially be spent on maintenance, new facilities, and improvements to the key corridor, for which bids have been invited. In addition to resurfacing, drainage work, cleaning, and improved street infrastructure, the project will include one year of maintenance.

The Mehrauli-Gurugram Road, designated National Highway 148A, runs through southwest Delhi and is a vital link between Delhi and Haryana. The Andheria Mor-Gurugram section is...