India, Dec. 27 -- To tackle the persistent problem of waterlogging around Bharat Mandapam, the Public Works Department (PWD) has drawn up fresh plans to build a new kerb channel drain along Mathura Road.
Waterlogging has become a recurring issue on Mathura Road since the construction of the Pragati Maidan underground transit corridor, with flooding worsening during the monsoon season.
"The Ring Road stretch between Bhairon Marg T-point and Indraprastha flyover will also be covered under this project to divert water on the road to other big drains," a senior PWD official said.
Despite extensive redevelopment carried out ahead of the G-20 summit three years ago, areas around ITO and the Ring Road near Indraprastha have continued to face re...