Concern for Gurugram: Crumbling roads, sewage gaps hit Sector 103

Over 3,500 families depend on a single narrow access road as incomplete sewer links, clogged drains and poor last-mile transport persist, locals said.

Sector 103, a rapidly developing residential pocket along the Dwarka Expressway, continues to tackle civic issues, including dilapidated roads, poor drainage and sewage infrastructure, irregular water supply and the absence of last-mile public transport connectivity, residents said.

Decade-old roads, monsoon waterlogging and irregular bus services continue even as agencies promise patchwork repairs and future upgrades. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Home to over 3,500 families, the sector’s most pressing concern is road infrastructure, with residents pointing out that only a single five-metre-wide revenue road connects the area to the upper Dwarka Expressway. “There is a five-metre road which is also called the revenue road, and that is the only road which connects us with the upper Dwarka Expressway. That road is in a very poor condition, filled with potholes and uneven patches,” said Col Ashwani Sindhwani (Retd), a resident of Sector 103.

‘Decade-old roads, no resurfacing’

Cratered road near Daultabad Hanuman Mandir in Sector-103 as seen on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Locals said the road was last constructed nearly a decade ago and has not been resurfaced since. “The only road connecting us to the upper Dwarka Expressway is a narrow five-metre stretch, which is in a dilapidated condition. The situation worsens during the monsoon, with waterlogging on the already patchy road,” said Brij Kishore, a resident of Satya The Hermitage. “One road is bearing the brunt of all the traffic, so it’s bound to be in poor condition. No new roads have been constructed in all these years,” he added.

In response to the complaints, Nishpal Gulia, a junior engineer at the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), said emergency road patches would be repaired soon. “The emergency road patches will be fixed as soon as possible. This is the only update we have at the moment,” he said. Ward councillor Satpal said estimates were being prepared and that the road from India Bulls to Daulatabad village would be upgraded into a model road before the next monsoon.

‘Sewage lines incomplete, drains choked’

An open drain in Sector-103 as seen on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Sewage and drainage issues are another major concern, with residents stating that several societies in Sector 103 are not connected to the main sewage pipeline. “Most of the societies in sector 103 lack a proper system to release the STP water. The sewage line is not connected with the main GMDA pipeline, so we have no choice but to discharge the water somewhere,” Kishore said, adding that water is either released onto roads, vacant plots or used for horticulture.

Waterlogging during monsoon months remains routine due to clogged or non-existent drains. “The area becomes so inundated that it is nearly impossible for pedestrians and two-wheelers to navigate,” said Parvati Sharma, a resident, adding that no preventive measures are taken despite the issue recurring every year. Residents near IndiaBulls Centrum Park also complained about an open drain from Daulatabad village emitting a foul stench and posing health risks.

A senior GMDA official said sewage pipeline installation had been partially completed and connections would be established once work in remaining sections was finished. Ward councillor Satpal, however, said drains had been cleaned and a monsoon preparedness plan was being implemented.

‘No last-mile connectivity’

Residents rely on app-based taxis for last-mile connectivity. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Adding to residents’ woes is the lack of last-mile connectivity. “There are no proper bus timings. During peak hours, residents have no choice but to rely on their private vehicles,” Sharma said, adding that auto-rickshaws often avoid entering societies, affecting women, senior citizens and those with mobility issues.

In response, officials of Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited said electric buses would be deployed once 200 such buses are inducted in two phases, with routes for New Gurugram sectors already finalised.

Residents also reported irregular water supply, with disruptions every two to three months. “Currently, for the past four to five days, the water supply has been hit again,” Sindhwani said. Meanwhile, officials said water supply across the city remained affected for the fifth consecutive day due to repairs on a damaged 1,600 mm GMDA master pipeline.

Abhinav Verma, executive engineer, GMDA, said the valve got disjointed due to a change in temperature, disrupting the entire water supply network at Chandu Budhera. Officials said that the pipeline was repaired on Tuesday evening and water supply is expected to normalise on Wednesday. When asked about irregular water supply in Sector 103, GMDA officials denied any irregularity in the water supply. “Other than this incident, water supply is consistent to all the areas including sector 103,” he shared.