Pragati Maidan Tunnel Repair Plans Scrapped: Wastage of Funds
New Delhi, May 5, 2024
The ambitious project to repair the Pragati Maidan Tunnel has been officially abandoned, leaving a bitter taste of wasted resources and unrealized promises. The decision was announced today after a thorough assessment revealed insurmountable challenges that rendered the repair efforts unfeasible.
The tunnel, a critical passageway in the heart of Delhi, has been plagued by structural issues for years, prompting authorities to allocate significant funds for its repair. However, despite repeated attempts, engineers have determined that the tunnel's condition is beyond rehabilitation.
"The Pragati Maidan Tunnel has reached a point where repair work is no longer a viable option," stated a spokesperson from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the agency respons...