Central Vista gets a new look as it sets to open for public

Central Vista gets a new look as it sets to open for public

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The stretch will open for public after 20 months

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the entire stretch from Vijay Chowk to India Gate in the evening on September 8

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On the day of inauguration, visitors will not be allowed on the stretch from the India Gate to Man Singh Road, but they can use the remaining part.

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19 acres of total canal area have been revamped. They have been fitted with infrastructure such as aerators. There are 16 bridges on the entire stretch.

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Boating will be allowed in two canals -- one near Krishi Bhawan and another one around Vanijya Bhawan

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Parking space for 1,125 vehicles have been created in the entire stretch. A parking space for 35 buses have been created near the India Gate.

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Concrete bollards have been replaced with over 1,000 white sandstone bollards to maintain the precinct's character.

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