India, Nov. 27 -- Aiming to reduce emissions and traffic congestion, the Delhi Government will build a 53-kilometre-long cycle track stretching from the Wazirabad bridge to the Kalindi Kunj Biodiversity Park along both sides of the river Yamuna. It will also promote sporting activities and tourism. The cycle track project was conceptualised by the Delhi Development Authority.

The project will be developed in a continuous loop, with Phase I covering the stretch from the Old Yamuna Rail Bridge to NH-24, Phase II extending from NH-24 to the Kalindi Kunj Yamuna Biodiversity Park, and Phase III connecting the Wazirabad Yamuna Barrage to the Old Yamuna Rail Bridge.

The cycle track is expected to start near the Wazirabad barrage on the eastern...