India, July 19 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has paved the way for the construction of the long-pending Modi Mill and Savitri Cinema flyover projects, as it handed over two acres to the Public Works Department (PWD), effectively clearing the last major hurdle that delayed the execution of the project, officials familiar with the matter said.

Officials pointed out that Rs.150 crore has been earmarked in the current financial year for the projects, which were approved at a total cost of Rs.412 crore.

PWD minister Parvesh Verma said the clearance would allow the department to begin work on projects that have remained pending for years. "With the required land now available, we are ready to begin work on the Modi Mill and Savitri...