Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviewed the progress of the proposed redevelopment of five key road corridors in the national capital and chaired a meeting to assess coordination between the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) and the respective road owning agencies. The meeting noted that work on the stretches is expected to begin soon, and officials were asked to finalise timelines and coordination arrangements. The review placed particular emphasis on aligning designs with broader urban mobility and environmental objectives. The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that the transformation should aim at making these extremely traffic-heavy stretches free of road dust and the resultant ambient air pollution, as outlined by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). He urged that designs bring people close to these stretches to instil public ownership of the assets, which would support safety, security and proper maintenance while creating open recreational spaces. The office highlighted that community engagement would be integral to long-term upkeep. Key features of the corridor redevelopment include a stormwater drainage system intended to prevent flooding and ensure that silt is not left behind after rain. Controlling flooding is expected to smooth commuting and traffic flow during monsoon periods, while the absence of silt would reduce dust pollution and associated health impacts. The plan also proposes a Scientific Green Central Verge with grass carpeting and a piped watering facility to end silt spill caused by tankers and to reduce congestion from slow moving watering vehicles. The release further states development of integrated pedestrian pathways with a cycle track interspersed with public utilities and resting shelters to improve connectivity and non motorised transport. SPA and the road agencies were asked to prepare detailed designs and maintenance protocols so that the corridors remain functional and safe over time. The Lieutenant Governor set a target for swift action while underscoring the need for sustainable, low maintenance solutions.