West Asia war raises bitumen cost, slows down work on Barapullah III

What Happened

Delhi's Public Works Department road projects, including the Barapullah Phase III elevated corridor, have slowed due to rising bitumen prices caused by West Asia conflict. Bitumen, derived from crude oil, is essential for road construction. PWD officials report intermittent supply instead of regular deliveries. The 3.5-km Barapullah project is 90% complete with a revised June deadline. Project cost has increased from Rs 1,260.63 crore to Rs 1,635.03 crore. Other affected projects include 400 km of road strengthening across Delhi.

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