GMDA floats ₹755 crore tender for SPR elevated corridor

Project aims to create a signal-free stretch between NH-48 and Vatika Chowk with new ramps, service roads and interchanges to ease congestion.

Published on: Mar 10, 2026, 07:44:07 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has floated a tender for the construction of an elevated corridor to develop, maintain and operate the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) from NH-48 to Vatika Chowk, officials said. The project, estimated to cost around ₹755 crore, is aimed at strengthening connectivity along the key corridor and easing traffic congestion.

4.2km structure with multiple lanes and ramps proposed to improve peak-hour mobility along the busy southern corridor. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

According to GMDA officials, the project proposes to upgrade SPR into a signal-free corridor by creating an additional traffic layer to improve mobility, particularly during peak hours.

A 4.2km-long signal-free elevated corridor with 4+4 lanes (four lanes in each direction) will be developed between Vatika Chowk and NH-48. The design also includes 3+3 lane primary service roads and 2+2 secondary service lanes. In addition, two-lane up and down ramps will be constructed at key junctions to ensure smooth entry and exit of traffic.

An interchange at NH-48 will be built to enable seamless connectivity with the national highway network. Another interchange has been proposed at Vatika Chowk to further improve connectivity between SPR and the Gurugram-Sohna elevated corridor, officials added.

“Gurugram is witnessing rapid urban expansion. A high-capacity road infrastructure remains a priority to support the city’s growing mobility needs and sustain its economic growth. The infrastructure upgrade will benefit residents and commuters from various sectors, including newly developing residential and commercial clusters,” said CEO of GMDA, P.C. Meena.

Officials said that once completed, the corridor will provide high-speed connectivity between Dwarka Expressway, NH-48 and the Gurugram-Sohna Elevated Corridor, strengthening the city’s road network and reducing congestion at key junctions such as Vatika Chowk and Subhash Chowk.

Currently, commuters travelling from Dwarka Expressway or southern Gurugram and Jaipur towards Sohna or Faridabad often pass through internal city routes via Rajiv Chowk or Subhash Chowk to access major highways. The proposed corridor is expected to offer a direct route, reducing travel time and easing pressure on these busy intersections.

The project is expected to be completed within 30 months from the date of award, officials said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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