The Kukrail River Interception and Diversion (I&D) project, aimed at reducing the flow of untreated sewage into the river, was successfully completed on Saturday. THE ₹67.65 crore initiative, approved in FY 2020-21, now ensures that sewage from all 17 drains is intercepted and diverted to Kukrail Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) through a pipeline sewer 6 km long. The wastewater is then treated at the 345 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Bharwara.

Confirming the completion during a site inspection on Saturday, Lucknow Municipal Commissioner Inderjit Singh expressed satisfaction over the success of the project. He said the flow of untreated sewage into the Kukrail River has now been completely stopped.

According to the LMC press release, Singh also lauded the efforts of Mahesh Kumar Gautam, Executive Engineer, UP jal nigam (Urban), and urged him to adhere to technical and quality standards in the ongoing works. He further asked the team to plan a similar initiative to treat untreated sewage from other sewers in the city.

A senior LMC official said the project is an important step in the city’s efforts to improve urban water management and protect the environment.