GMDA to stop traffic flow on cracked Badshahpur drain in Gurugram Sector 99

Officials clarified that the surface was never intended to be a public road, though it has been frequently used by locals, dumpers, and other vehicles

Published on: Jun 5, 2025, 09:47:15 IST

By Abhishek Behl

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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is set to restrict vehicular movement on a 300-metre stretch of the Badshahpur drain in Sector 99 after the concrete roof of the drain developed cracks and partially caved in, officials said on Wednesday.

According to locals, commuters are forced to go through the drain surface as a portion of a revenue road in front of an under-construction power substation in Sector 99 is damaged and can’t be used for commuting. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

The affected portion, used by residents of Sector 99 and adjoining villages as an informal shortcut to Dwarka Expressway, has been barricaded as an immediate safety measure. “The drain surface has been damaged due to the movement of heavy vehicles. To prevent further damage or collapse, we have decided to close the stretch for traffic,” said a senior GMDA official.

Officials clarified that the surface was never intended to be a public road, though it has been frequently used by locals, dumpers, and other vehicles. The authority plans to close both approach ends to stop all movement.

According to locals, commuters are forced to go through the drain surface as a portion of a revenue road in front of an under-construction power substation in Sector 99 is damaged and can’t be used for commuting.

“If this drain stretch is closed, then the people in the area will have to travel an additional five to six kilometres to reach their homes, and this will waste a lot of time and fuel. The government should build the road in front of the electricity substation,” said Krishna Kumar, a commuter.

The stretch is used by residents from Garhi village, Gopalpur Kheda, and condominiums in sectors 99 and 99A. Officials acknowledged the disruption but said that “allowing any kind of traffic on the damaged surface was not feasible.” GMDA will review alternate options in light of residents’ needs.

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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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