Flyover spaces set for makeover as Delhi signs key MoU under CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi(THe Uttam Hindu): In a significant push to improve the city’s urban landscape, the Delhi government on Monday signed a key MoU to redevelop and beautify spaces beneath flyovers. The agreement was formalised at the Delhi Secretariat in the presence of Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta. The initiative aims to turn underutilised and often neglected stretches beneath flyovers into clean, organised and visually appealing public spaces. The Public Works Department (PWD) has partnered under CSR initiatives with Dalmia Bharat Limited, Godrej Industries Group and EaseMyTrip Foundation to execute the project. The Chief Minister said the government is working closely with the private sector to accelerate public welfare projects and enhance the city’s overall infrastructure.

Cabinet Minister Shri Parvesh Sahib Singh and senior officials from concerned departments were also present at the event. Gupta said the plan is to convert neglected spaces under flyovers into vibrant, functional areas for public use. These spaces will feature green zones, wall murals, seating arrangements, improved sanitation systems and other civic amenities, helping them evolve into recognisable urban landmarks.

She added that the initiative would not only improve Delhi’s aesthetics but also encourage greater public awareness and participation in maintaining cleanliness. Calling it a step towards a ‘clean and beautiful Delhi,’ the Chief Minister thanked the participating organisations and said such public-private collaborations would help transform the capital into a modern, clean and attractive city. She also expressed confidence that initiatives like this would contribute to India’s broader vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh described the project as a meaningful step towards reshaping Delhi’s urban infrastructure. He said beautifying under-flyover spaces would not only enhance the city’s appearance but also make these areas safer and more useful for public use. The government, he added, remains committed to building a clean, well-organised and world-class Delhi.

Project Details

Under the project, different companies will take up beautification work across several flyovers:

EaseMyTrip Foundation will redevelop the Apsara Border flyover stretch (from the MCD toll tax booth to the UP border, approx. 800 metres) and the Mayur Vihar Phase-1 flyover (from Kanain Road cut to Samachar Apartments, approx. 820 metres).

Godrej Industries Group will develop the Netaji Subhash Place (NSP) flyover stretch (from Ring Road to NSP Metro Station, approx. 570 metres).

Dalmia Bharat Limited will take up the Oberoi flyover (from Neela Gumbad to Golf Links, approx. 700 metres), the Lodhi flyover (from Oberoi Hotel to Shamshan Ghat BRT Road, approx. 700 metres), and the Mangi Setu/Hanuman Setu stretch (from Red Fort to Salimgarh Fort, approx. 400 metres).

At Mangi Setu, a large Ramayana-themed visual journey will also be showcased through murals.

Across all locations, the project will introduce landscaped green areas, artistic wall paintings, improved sanitation systems, seating facilities and essential public-use infrastructure. The goal is to transform these spaces into attractive, functional and citizen-friendly urban zones.