50-km roads cleared this week: Gurgaon anti-encroachment drive now shifts focus to footpaths, cycle tracks
In a recent anti-encroachment drive in Gurugram, authorities reclaimed 49.5 kilometers of road space, as confirmed by Gurgaon Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) officials. While previous efforts primarily focused on arterial roads, this week's initiative also targeted footpaths, cycle tracks, and pedestrian walkways, clearing 16 kilometers on Monday, 18.5 kilometers on Wednesday, and 15 kilometers on Thursday.
The drive involved heavy machinery and multi-departmental teams dismantling permanent sheds, concrete ramps, and scrap shops obstructing the roadways. Notable reclaimed spaces included MG Road, Gwal Pahari Road, and sectors 27 and 28. Authorities are also addressing building code violations, specifically targeting the illegal use of stilt parking areas for commercial purposes, threatening immediate sealing and demolition.
To combat the recurrence of encroachments, GMDA has launched a public portal for residents to report unauthorized structures, aiming to maintain the clarity of footpaths.
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