The long-awaited revamp of a 2.5km stretch of MG Road, aimed at improving infrastructure with wider footpaths, cycle tracks, green belts, and bus stops, is still not completed over a year after work began. Initially slated for December 2023, the project, costing Rs 11.3 crore, has faced multiple delays and is only 75% finished. It stretches between Sikanderpur metro station and IFFCO Chowk, a crucial route connecting residential areas, metro stations, and commercial hubs. The project, which was first tendered in December 2021, encountered delays due to issues with bidders, leading to a fresh tender in August 2022. Work commenced only in June 2023, with a revised deadline set for December. However, frequent delays have led to unfinished, dug-up stretches, causing traffic jams and dust pollution, frustrating local commuters. In addition to the streetscaping project, GMDA plans to enhance service roads along MG Road at Rs 8.8 crore, with completion expected by March 2025. Despite assurances from authorities, concerns remain about further delays, especially with the upcoming Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) potentially halting construction to tackle pollution.