New Delhi, Jan 16: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi once again proved that infrastructural works can be done even by saving taxpayers’ money. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government completed a road construction project through an expenditure of Rs 300 crore, while the project was sanctioned Rs 425 crore by Shiela Dikshit led Congress government. By completing road project below the cost, AAP government saved over 100 crores of the citizens. Also Read - Coronavirus Tests in Delhi Highest in The World, 3057 Tests Conducted Per Million; Says Arvind Kejriwal

According to a report of The Asian Age, the project was aimed at to offer signal-free commute to the public. This road runs from Mangolpuri to Mubarak Chowk which is a type of elevated road, constructed with single pier technology. As per the single pier technique, six lanes of traffic will move on top, while four lanes will be open at the ground level. The technology has been employed on the busy Outer Ring Road to avoid congestion at the ground level. The stretch will ensure hassle-free travel for the motorists on the Outer Ring Road and will be the first segment to be opened of the ambitious Vikaspuri to Wazirabad elevated project. (ALSO READ: AAP ka flyover: Arvind Kejriwal completes project at Rs 100 crore below cost; Union minister Venkaiah Naidu praises effort) Also Read - AAP's Raghav Chadha Tears Up Slum Demolition Notice, Says Will Move Supreme Court Against Centre

The entire project comprises of three flyovers and three elevated sections to offer a seamless commute to the public. The project, once completed, will drastically cut the travel time and man hours wasted daily due to traffic congestion. The project, which started way back in March 2013 by the Sheila Dikshit, was supposed to be completed by May 2015 with an estimated cost of Rs 2,400 crore. However the then Congress government couldn’t complete even the first section. On contrary, AAP government, barely 11 months after coming to power, completed the first section of the project and saved the money of taxpayers too. Also Read - Surge in COVID Cases Due to Increased Testing, Situation Under Control, Says Kejriwal; Warns Against Complacency

Last year, AAP government completed six-lane elevated road stretching from heavy traffic spot of Azadpur to Prambori. The project was sanctioned Rs 247 crores by the Shiela Dixit government. However, it had been completed through an expenditure of Rs 142 crore.