New Delhi, June 27 -- The Delhi government has announced a major road infrastructure upgrade under which more than 270 kilometres of major roads across the city will be improved at a cost of over Rs.657 crore.

The project, being implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, introduces a zone-wise composite tender system for the first time. The new mechanism is aimed at ensuring that road construction, maintenance and pothole repairs are carried out simultaneously in a time-bound manner.

According to the government, potholes will be repaired within 48 hours, while digital monitoring systems will be used to track the progress and quality of works. The initiative also places a special emphasis on construction quality to i...