Gurugram Road Network Set for Major Boost as GMDA Explores New Elevated Corridors
-CEO GMDA conducts major inspection of high-traffic stretches along Old Railway Road, Old Delhi Road and Mahavir Chowk–IFFCO Chowk
-Directions issued to examine elevated corridor feasibility and integrate Metro planning to support smoother traffic flow and enhance connectivity in Gurugram.
Gurugram, 6 December: In a significant push to enhance mobility, reduce congestion and improve commuter experience across the city, Chief Executive Officer, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, Sh. P.C. Meena on Saturday morning conducted an extensive inspection of multiple high-traffic stretches in core Gurugram. The visit aimed to assess present road infrastructure conditions, identify bottlenecks and outline critical interventions required to strengthen traffic management and facilitate safe and efficient movement in these areas.
The inspection was carried out in the presence of MLA Gurugram Sh. Mukesh Sharma, Mayor of Gurugram Smt. Raj Rani Malhotra, councillors of various wards, officials from HMRTC and GMRL and the Infra 1 Division of GMDA.
During the visit to Old Railway Road, one of the city’s most congested and densely used corridors, CEO GMDA directed officials to conduct a detailed feasibility study for the development of an elevated corridor along this stretch. The proposed corridor will run from Old Railway Road and cross the Sector 5–6 dividing junction, extending up to Sheetla Mata Road and Atul Kataria Chowk. He emphasised that this elevated structure would significantly reduce congestion and improve connectivity between major intersections. Since a Metro corridor is also planned along Old Railway Road, CEO GMDA asked HMRTC and GMRL to plan the Metro alignment underground so that both the Metro system and the elevated road infrastructure can be executed seamlessly and in a coordinated manner.
The second location inspected was the Old Delhi Road, from Atul Kataria Chowk to Dundahera near the Haryana–Delhi border, which is one of the busiest entry and exit points of the city. Observing heavy and continuous traffic pressure on this route, the CEO directed officials to examine the feasibility of constructing another elevated corridor here, which will enable smoother movement between Gurugram and Delhi and reduce travel time for thousands of commuters.
The GMDA Chief then proceeded to the Mahavir Chowk to IFFCO Chowk stretch via Sukhrali Village, which also experiences daily congestion due to high institutional presence and commuter movement. He instructed officials to carry out a similar feasibility study for an elevated corridor on this stretch as well. Developing grade-separator may significantly streamline movement between Old Gurugram and the NH-48 corridor while improving the commuting experience for office-goers, residents and visitors accessing the IFFCO Chowk Metro station and surrounding commercial hubs.
During the visit, CEO GMDA stressed the need for integrated and long-term infrastructure planning across Gurugram and highlighted that Metro and road development must be planned in close coordination, especially in dense city corridors. He stated that wherever Metro corridors are being under consideration, they must be planned in a manner that aligns with GMDA’s roadmap of road infrastructure development, especially where elevated corridors are being proposed by GMDA.
“These core areas of Gurugram house several key public institutions including courts, government offices, hospitals, educational establishments and commercial hubs and witness heavy traffic movement and congestion on a daily basis. The feasibility of developing elevated corrdors along these three critical stretches will be taken up by GMDA in order to decongest the areas and facilitate improved mobility for the public at large. Furthermore, it will also boost connectivity to Dwarka Expressway by providing more connecting points from Gurugram,” said P.C. Meena.