GMDA Approves Construction of New Flyovers to Alleviate Traffic Congestion in Gurugram

Gurugram, Haryana (Sarhind Times) – August 6, 2024

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has announced the approval for the construction of two new flyovers in a bid to alleviate traffic congestion in the rapidly developing sectors and Manesar area of the city. As the city expands, the pressure on roads is set to increase, prompting the need for preemptive measures to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The GMDA has received approval from the Chief Minister in a recent board meeting to build flyovers at the Sector-45/46-51/52 junction and the New Gurugram Sector 85/86-89/90 junction. The tenders for these projects will be issued shortly, marking a significant step towards improving the city’s infrastructure.

Additionally, the GMDA is working on addressing the traffic snarls on the Delhi-Jaipur highway (NH 48). To this end, the Japanese company NKI has been appointed as a consultant to enhance connectivity between Gurugram and the Delhi airport. The company recently presented its study report on airport-Gurugram connectivity improvements to GMDA CEO A. Srinivas and other officials, suggesting several options to reduce vehicle pressure on NH 48.

According to the survey, widening the Old Delhi Road is not feasible due to space constraints. Therefore, the recommendation is to construct a six-lane elevated road from Atul Kataria Chowk to Samalka in Delhi, covering a distance of five kilometers. This initiative is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion on NH 48.

Other recommendations include building a flyover at Rezangla Chowk ROB and constructing a tunnel on the Mahipalpur bypass for traffic from the airport heading to Gurugram. These measures aim to streamline traffic and enhance road safety.

Project coordinator Priya Sardana from GMDA mentioned that a consultancy has been appointed to address the traffic issues on NH 48. The company is working on several models to improve airport-Gurugram connectivity, and further steps will be taken once the final report is received.

The survey indicates that around 126,000 vehicles use the Dwarka Expressway daily, with peak hour traffic reaching approximately 6,400 vehicles per hour. Similarly, NH 48 witnesses traffic volumes exceeding 100,000 vehicles daily, with peak hour traffic at around 6,900 vehicles per hour. The Old Delhi Road sees about 52,000 vehicles daily, with 3,000 vehicles per hour during peak times.

To further alleviate traffic congestion, the survey suggests constructing a three-kilometer elevated road from Rezangla Chowk to Dwarka Expressway. This would improve connectivity to Dwarka Expressway, where a metro line is also proposed. The elevated road will have the metro line running above it, integrating with the Old City Metro Rail project to connect Cyber City and Dwarka.