GMDA plans major revamp of service roads across Gurugram sectors 1 to 57

The upgrade will cover a 125-km network, with work likely to begin in March. Plans include fixing drains, footpaths and removing encroachments.

Published on: Dec 25, 2025, 07:24:40 IST

By Abhishek Behl

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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is planning to revamp the service roads in sector 1 to 57. As per the plan, the authority will repair, strengthen, remove bottlenecks and encroachments on these roads to ensure a smooth travel experience, said GMDA officials.

Officials said the project aims to ease congestion by strengthening roads, removing bottlenecks and ensuring uniform quality across master sectors. (HT Archive)

They added that the work on the upgradation will start from March next year. The move is aimed at expanding the carrying capacity of the master sector roads and reducing congestion in the city.

A senior GMDA official said that the length of service road network is around 125-km.The authority will also remove bottlenecks from unconstructed roads.

“Efforts will be made to have uniform road quality, ensuring seamless movement of vehicles. The expansion of road capacity will reduce traffic congestion,” the official said.

To prevent waterlogging on roads, the authority is planning to make every drain functional. Officials added that footpaths will also be repaired and pedestrian safety will be the priority under the plan.

“The plan for integrated development of service roads is being finalised. Rendering will be completed and work will be allotted by March next year,” said a GMDA official.

The GMDA had taken over the maintenance and development of these service roads in 2023 for effective traffic movement.

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Abhishek Behl
Abhishek Behl is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Gurugram bureau. With over a decade of experience in journalism, he reports on Gurugram's rapid urban transformation, covering the city's changing infrastructure, governance, and planning landscape. His reporting spans major civic agencies, such as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Behl has reported on key urban development issues such as RRTS projects, metro expansion, road and highway projects, water supply, drainage, mobility, environmental concerns, land use planning, affordable housing, and the city's real estate sector. He closely tracks policy decisions, infrastructure implementation, and their impact on the city and its residents. He also covers regulatory action against illegal constructions, urban flooding, traffic management, and initiatives aimed at improving civic services and sustainable development. Behl has also written on political developments in south Haryana, focusing on elections and governance. His journalism is driven by fact-based reporting, ground-level coverage, and an understanding of the social and economic dynamics of Gurugram. Apart from work he is a cyclist and a cricketer and a resident of Palam Vihar since 2010.Read More

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