Ashram Underpass In Delhi To Open On April 24: Officials

Ashram Underpass: Barring some finishing touches, the Public Works Department (PWD) has finalised the construction work of the underpass, officials said.

After missing nearly eight deadlines and a delay of over a year, the much-awaited 750-metre long underpass at the Ashram crossing in south Delhi will be inaugurated on April 24, a move that will benefit lakhs of commuters, officials said on Wednesday.

Barring some finishing touches, the Public Works Department (PWD) has finalised the construction work of the underpass, they said.

"The Ashram underpass will be inaugurated by the government on April 24. It is still unclear whether Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal or Deputy CM Manish Sisodia will inaugurate it but the facility will be completely thrown open for the public," a government official told PTI.

Last month Mr Sisodia, who also holds the PWD portfolio, had said the facility will be opened for the public on March 22 but it could not be done because of non-completion of work.