Gurgaon: After years of neglect, a 750m stretch of the master road dividing Sector 114 outer road is set for upgrade.“Bids have been invited. This is part of the efforts to upgrade urban infrastructure and facilitate safer and smoother movement for commuters,” a GMDA official said. The project is estimated to cost Rs 7.8 crore.The road was in poor condition for six years, with one carriageway becoming non-motorable and deep potholes making commuting difficult for motorists. The damaged surface and loose dust on the stretch also caused difficulty for residents and daily commuters.The road was developed by HSVP over a decade ago and was handed over to GMDA in 2018. In 2021, GMDA planned to carry out the repair, but the project did not see the light of day. Again, the redevelopment of the stretch was planned in June 2023, but the proposal was later put on hold as traffic movement on the stretch was considered low at the time. With the condition of the road deteriorating further, authorities have now revived the plan. Under the plan, strengthening of the main carriageway and installation of a central verge crash barrier to improve road safety will be taken up. The project will also include construction of drains on both sides of the road for better stormwater management.Apart from this, road furniture and other traffic safety infrastructure will be installed along the stretch to improve overall road functionality. Once the work is awarded, the project is expected to be completed within 8 months.Separately, a tender has also been floated for the special repair of the service road along sectors 51-52 dividing master road, covering a 1km stretch. The project is estimated at around Rs 5 crore. The work will include repair and strengthening of the existing service road, development of surface drainage, footpaths, grilles, lowering of the adjoining green belt area to facilitate better stormwater flow, and installation of road safety items along the stretch.
