Munak Canal Double-Deck Road Stalled: Haryana Govt Delays NOC for 16 km Elevated Project

The construction of the ambitious 16-kilometer elevated road along the Munak Canal is currently on hold due to a delay in getting the No Objection Certificate from the Haryana government. This double-deck project was planned to improve connectivity between North Delhi and Haryana, but the Haryana Irrigation Department has raised several technical points that need to be cleared first. While the Delhi Public Works Department is coordinating the efforts, the ground work can only start once the technical clearances are in place.

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Why is the Haryana Government delaying the project clearance?

The Haryana Irrigation Department manages the Munak Canal and has requested specific clarifications before issuing the mandatory NOC. Their main concerns involve the maintenance of the canal and the safety of its structure. The department wants to ensure that the heavy machinery used for desilting the canal every year can still operate freely once the road is built. They have also asked for detailed specifications for the bridge piers to make sure the canal embankments are not damaged during or after construction. Haryana officials have indicated a positive approach in recent meetings and stated that the NOC will be processed as soon as they receive the final technical report from Delhi.

Project details and impact on Delhi commuters

This signal-free corridor is expected to transform travel for lakhs of people living in North Delhi areas like Rohini, Pitampura, and Shalimar Bagh. To speed up the work, the Delhi government decided in January 2026 to hand over the execution of the project to the National Highways Authority of India because of their expertise in large highways. The project also includes cleaning and beautifying the Munak Canal to create a recreational space for the public. Key project data is mentioned below: