Govt approves ₹15-crore road in Gurugram’s Sector 70A

GMDA said that the power purchase committee chaired by CM Manohar Lal Khattar approved the road construction, which had been in the pipeline for the last two years

Updated on: Feb 20, 2024, 14:57:23 IST

By Abhishek Behl

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The Haryana government on Monday approved the construction of 2.1 kilometres of the outer road on Sector 70A, which will provide relief to a large number of residents in the city sector and the adjoining Palra village, GMDA officials aware of the matter said.

They said that the power purchase committee chaired by chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar had approved the construction of the road, which had been in the pipeline for the last two years.

GMDA chief engineer, Arun Dhankhar, said that the road would be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹15 crore and the work would be completed in the next six months. “This is a sixty-metre road and it will have three lanes on both sides. Initially, the road will be constructed and in the next phase foot paths and a cycle track along it will be developed. It will provide easy access to residents who want to access the SPR. It will also resolve any congestion in future in this area,” he said.

Local residents said that the Sector 70A outer road is on the rear side of four to five large condominiums and it also touches Palra village. “The road will provide easy access to the SPR as it will form a U-shape with another road and meet at Almeida Chowk. There are around 580 families in BPTP Astaire Garden, around 1600 in Pyramid Homes, and likewise there is the AIPL project and Paras Irene which are fully occupied. This road will also benefit residents of Palra village and was much needed for the area,” said Jaswant Rao, former president, BPTP Astaire Garden RWA.

Residents further said that the alternative road will ensure that some of the condominiums don’t have to depend on the revenue roads for commuting out of their societies. “We want the authority to ensure that this road is constructed with all the facilities such as footpaths, street lights and cycle tracks to ensure that these are part of the project from the start,” said another resident, adding that stormwater drains should also be constructed on priority.

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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