India, Dec. 26 -- New Delhi

Following repeated instances of water seepage and accumulation at the tunnel leading to Pragati Maidan, especially during the monsoon, the Public Works Department (PWD) has started the process of undertaking extensive repairs at the site, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. This will include structural repairs, waterproofing, drainage improvements and restoration of associated systems to address water ingress to ensure the tunnel's operational reliability, they said.

According to the tender issued for the work on Thursday, the work involved identification and treatment of leakage points across the structure of the tunnel, including side walls, roof slabs and construction joints. Measures proposed ...