Overhaul of IFFCO Chowk-SPR corridor on cards to ease traffic bottleneck in Gurgaon

A significant Rs 41.86-crore overhaul project for the IFFCO Chowk-Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) corridor has received approval to alleviate traffic congestion in Gurgaon, a development authority spokesperson confirmed. The 7.1-km stretch, which witnesses an average daily traffic of over 10,000 vehicles, will focus on repaving the main carriageway, constructing pedestrian and cycling pathways, and enhancing drainage systems.

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) will undertake the project, with completion expected within one year. The improved corridor will run along IFFCO Chowk Metro station, Wazirabad, and Ardee City, parallel to Golf Course Road. The upgraded route will benefit thousands of residents in sectors 28,29, 43, 44, 52, 52A, 56, and 57.

Apart from commuters traveling from Delhi-NCR to work, the project's benefits extend to residents of several sectors. The GMDA emphasizes the importance of non-motorized transport, aiming to make the corridor safer and more functional for pedestrians and cyclists, while also integrating stormwater drainage and safety grills. The GMDA's latest announcement prioritizes non-motorized transport, aligning with recent developments such as the approval of a Rs 26.83-crore project to connect Sectors 68 and 69.

The new link road will feature 900 meters of new carriageway, 1,100 meters of existing road overlaying, and a 2-km service lane, further expanding the city's road infrastructure to accommodate the growing demand for connectivity between residential and commercial hubs.