India, April 16 -- The long-delayed Mukarba Chowk underpass project in north Delhi is nearing completion and is expected to be opened to the public within days, Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma said on Wednesday.

"There are frequent traffic jams at Mukarba Chowk. To fix this, our department began the construction of three tunnels through which vehicles can pass. Around 98% of the work has been completed. The project will be inaugurated shortly under the leadership of chief minister Rekha Gupta," he said.

Officials said the underpass will provide a signal-free corridor for vehicles travelling between Badli and Rohini towards Azadpur and Jahangirpuri, bypassing the heavily burdened intersection. According to officials,...