GMDA awards ₹8.25 cr tender for upgrading 5.5km stretch of SPR

GMDA officials said that the final contract was awarded to a firm that agreed to work at 15% below the reserve price

Published on: Mar 19, 2025, 05:58:07 IST

By Abhishek Behl

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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has awarded a ₹8.25 crore tender for the upgrades and strengthening of the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) from Vatika Chowk to NH-48 near Kherki Daula, officials said on Monday. The 5.5 km stretch, which is currently in poor condition, will be re-laid to sustain traffic for another two years, officials said. The work is expected to commence next week, as the contractor has been asked to mobilise manpower and machinery at the earliest, they added.

GMDA officials further revealed that five companies participated in the bidding process, and the final contract was awarded to a firm that agreed to work at 15% below the reserve price. A meeting to finalise the price was held on February 13, chaired by GMDA CEO Shyamal Misra.

A GMDA official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that alongside the road upgradation, the authority plans to hire a consultant for an elevated road project along the same stretch. “The consultant will be directed to submit a report within the next three months so that work can begin at the earliest,” the official added.

Arun Dhankhar, GMDA’s chief engineer, confirmed that road work will begin within a week. “The strengthening of this road will ensure smooth vehicle movement, and traffic congestion and jams will reduce considerably. We are also working on the elevated road project, which will be brought to the ground within the next three to four months,” he added.

According to GMDA, thousands of vehicles use this road daily, connecting Sohna Road, Gurugram-Faridabad Road, NH-48, and Dwarka Expressway. The traffic volume has increased significantly, as approximately 20,000 families have moved into newly developed condominiums in sectors 69, 70, 70A, 72, 75, 76, and 77 to 80, which are situated along this corridor, officials added.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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