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NDMC Approves Rs 6.08 Crore Overhaul for Connaught Place Subway Escalators
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News18•22-09-2026, 15:45
NDMC Approves Rs 6.08 Crore Overhaul for Connaught Place Subway Escalators
- •The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has sanctioned Rs 6.08 crore to replace seven non-functional escalators in busy Connaught Place subways.
- •The project targets escalators at KG Marg, Statesman House, Gopaldas, and Super Bazaar subways, which have suffered recurring mechanical faults.
- •These seven escalators are among 22 installed around the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and repeated repairs are no longer feasible.
- •The overhaul includes replacing drive units, controllers, trusses, steps, handrail systems, and upgrading safety mechanisms for outdoor conditions.
- •The project, to be awarded via e-tendering, includes a one-year warranty and a five-year Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC), with completion expected within 34 weeks.
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The New Delhi Municipal Council has approved a project worth Rs 6.08 crore to replace seven non-functional escalators in busy subways across Connaught Place.
The project covers escalators located at KG Marg, Statesman House, Gopaldas, and Super Bazaar subways.
The work is scheduled to be completed within 34 weeks, which covers the design, supply, installation, safety testing, and commissioning stages.
