The Haryana government has approved the construction of an elevated road between Hero Honda Chowk and Umang Bhardwaj Chowk, with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) tasked with executing the project, officials said on Thursday.
GMDA subsequently forwarded the proposal to the Haryana government for approval.
Officials said the state government has now decided that GMDA will take up the project and prepare a fresh DPR. Earlier this month, Meena had said approval for the project was expected shortly from the state government.
A new power substation is also being constructed in Sector 37 to facilitate relocation of an existing substation in Sector 10. Around three months ago, NHAI had submitted a proposal to GMDA for construction of an elevated section on the 2.25km stretch at an estimated cost of ₹ 181 crore. “An elevated road will be constructed from Hero Honda Chowk to Umang Bhardwaj Chowk. The proposal envisaged a three-lane elevated road, with a three-lane main carriageway and three-lane service roads on either side at ground level.
A detailed project report for the project will be prepared afresh and a consultancy firm will be appointed within the next few days,” said a senior GMDA official. During the meeting, NHAI officials said shifting of water supply lines, sewer lines and stormwater drains along the stretch was yet to be completed, while relocation of high-tension power lines was underway. A senior NHAI official present at the meeting said the authority was informed that GMDA would execute the elevated road project. Officials said the elevated road is expected to improve connectivity between Dwarka Expressway and the Delhi-Jaipur highway and reduce congestion on the heavily used corridor.
