GMDA seeks nod for ₹52 crore road upgrade linking Basai to IFFCO Chowk

The 9.5-km project includes road relaying, stormwater drains and footpaths along flood-prone stretches in Old Gurugram.

Published on: May 12, 2026, 10:02:27 IST

By Abhishek Behl

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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has sent a proposal to the state government for special repair and upgradation of a key 9.5-kilometre road stretch connecting Basai Chowk near the Dwarka Expressway to IFFCO Chowk through Old Gurugram, officials said, adding that work is expected to begin soon after approval.

GMDA seeks nod for ₹52 crore road upgrade linking Basai to IFFCO Chowk

Officials said the project, estimated to cost ₹52 crore, covers two major stretches, Basai Chowk to Old Railway Road via Basai Road, and Old Railway Road through Maharaja Agrasen Chowk, Mahavir Chowk, MG Road and Maharana Pratap Chowk up to IFFCO Chowk. The roads also provide connectivity to the Dwarka Expressway through the Basai flyover.

“The proposal has been sent for approval to the high-powered committee chaired by the state chief minister. We expect a go-ahead for the project soon,” said a senior GMDA official.

The official said the repair work is aimed at improving intra-city traffic movement and strengthening connectivity between the Dwarka Expressway and the Delhi-Jaipur Highway.

According to GMDA officials, around ₹20 crore has been earmarked for the Basai Chowk to Old Railway Road stretch. Apart from relaying the road, the authority will construct stormwater drains and footpaths, as the area frequently faces flooding during the monsoon. Officials said nearly 20 residential colonies along the stretch are affected during the rainy season.

The remaining ₹32 crore will be used for reconstruction and relaying of the stretch from Old Railway Road to IFFCO Chowk.

Amit Godara, executive engineer, GMDA, said encroachments along the corridor will also be removed. “This is one of the busiest stretches in the city, and upgradation of this road will ensure smooth movement of vehicles, less congestion and provide alternative connectivity between the Delhi-Jaipur Highway and the Dwarka Expressway as well,” he said.

Officials added that the project has gained urgency with the construction of the second phase of the Gurugram metro in Old Gurugram expected to begin soon.

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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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