GMDA to build model road in Gurugram

Sanjay Yadav

Gurugram, December 1

Out to revamp the city’s road infrastructure, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) will build a model road between Bakhtawar Chowk and Mayfield Garden. The road will serve template for new roads and revamping of old roads taking a cue from the world’s best roads. It will be having all facilities from a cycle track to pedestrian lanes. The GMDA also plans about 800 km of cycle tracks in the city, which will be built on the model road by 2041.

In addition to the bicycle track, the pavement and service road will also be constructed on this two-and-a-half kilometer route. According to officials, if the current model proves successful, people will be able to travel safely.

Currently, there are four red lights on the road from Bakhtawar Chowk towards Mayfield Gardens.The road faces major congestion issues and the new road will eliminate the need of red lights. The road will have separate lanes for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. It will also be one of the greenest roads in the city. The model road will be ready only when all these parameters are rejuvenated.

“The tender for the model road has been issued. There will be arrangements for everyone to walk on the road. Other roads of the city will also be modelled on the same road”, said Maqsood Ahmed, DCP, Traffic and Additional Chief Executive Mobility.