Prime Minister to dedicate to nation main tunnel, five underpasses of Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor Project on June 19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the main tunnel and five underpasses of Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor Project at 10.30 A.M. on 19th of this month. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
The Integrated Transit Corridor Project is an integral part of Pragati Maidan Redevelopment Project. The project has been built at a cost of more than 920 crore rupees. It is aimed to provide hassle-free and smooth access to the new world-class Exhibition and Convention Centre being developed at Pragati Maidan.
This project will ensure hassle-free vehicular movement thereby saving time and money of commuters. It is part of the overarching vision of the Central Government to ensure ease of living for people through transforming urban infrastructure.
The main tunnel connects Ring Road with India Gate through Purana Qila Road passing through Pragati Maidan.
It is equipped with the latest global standard facilities for smooth movement of traffic such as smart fire management, modern ventilation and automated drainage, digitally controlled CCTV and public announcement system inside the tunnel.
