India, May 27 -- Lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday reviewed the progress of five major road corridor redevelopment projects aimed at transforming some of the Capital's busiest stretches into dust-free, pedestrian-friendly and mixed-use urban spaces, officials said.

The projects, coordinated between the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) and the respective road-owning agencies, are expected to begin soon following a meeting chaired by Sandhu on March 27.

Officials said the proposed upgrades are aimed at reducing road dust and improving ambient air quality in line with recommendations of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). During Tuesday's review meeting, the LG stressed that the heavily trafficked ...