Aesthetic upgradation work of Dhaula Kuan-IGIA road begins

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday launched the ‘aesthetic upgradation’ work on the road between Dhaula Kuan and Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport and directed officials to complete the first stretch by August 15.

The aesthetic up-gradation work will include plantation of flowering plants as well as installation of fountains and marble statues, an official statement said. Being carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Public Works Department and the Delhi Jal Board, these works were conceptualized after the LG visited the stretch right after taking over on May 26, it said.

Saxena issued instructions to officials to ensure enhanced aesthetics, symmetry in design and horticultural overhaul of area by planting suitable all weather flowering plants in a landscaped pattern on this stretch of road traversed by every visitor, tourist or dignitary coming to Capital, it said.