India, Nov. 12 -- After years of civic neglect, the public works department (PWD) is set to begin repair and maintenance work on the 1.6km pedestrianised stretch of Chandni Chowk from Lal Jain Mandir to Fatehpuri Masjid. The Rs.3.77-crore project comes more than five years after the heritage corridor was redeveloped and opened exclusively for pedestrians in 2020.

According to officials, the maintenance work will span 24 months between 2025 and 2026, covering the upkeep of civil infrastructure and related facilities along the entire stretch. PWD officials said the project will include surface repairs, realignment of damaged stones, restoration of bollards, maintenance of drainage and street furniture, and dust-control measures.

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