India, Feb. 5 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) is set to undertake a major drain remodelling project along Nelson Mandela Road in south Delhi expected to improve stormwater management and reduce waterlogging on a key arterial stretch connecting Vasant Kunj with Munirka along Outer Ring Road, officials said.

It involves remodelling of an existing stormwater drain from Nelson Mandela Cut to Moti Lal Nehru Camp on the Outer Ring Road, officials said, adding that the work will be carried out at an estimated cost of Rs.7.55 crore, with an expected deadline of four months.

"The tender has been floated to hire contractors. We hope to begin construction immediately so that it is completed ahead of monsoon," the official said.

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