Gurugram: Union minister to lay foundation stone for ₹282-crore infra projects

Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh will inaugurate ₹282 crore infrastructure projects on NH-48 to enhance traffic flow and safety, including flyovers and foot overbridges.

Updated on: Aug 25, 2025, 22:50:08 IST

By Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram:

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Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh will on Tuesday inaugurate a series of infrastructure projects worth ₹282 crore along the Gurugram-Jaipur stretch of National Highway-48 (formerly NH-8), which aims to strengthen traffic flow.

The foundation stone-laying ceremony will be held at Apparel House in Sector 44, Gurugram and Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, will also be present, said officials.

According to officials, the projects are designed to modernise transport corridors, ease traffic flow and strengthen road safety for thousands of daily commuters.

Four new flyovers to ease congestion

Major works include construction of four new flyovers at Pachgaon Chowk, Rathiwas, near Hero Company in Dharuhera, and Sahalawas. These structures are expected to provide long-lasting relief from persistent traffic snarls along NH-48, added officials.

The ₹282 crore project also includes the upgradation of a 58.8-kilometre stretch, construction of new structures, and implementation of road safety measures. Specific improvements include 2.26 km of new service roads, 7.2 km of PQC (Pavement Quality Concrete) roads, and strengthening of 30.95 km of existing roadways.

Drainage and safety measures

Officials said to resolve the waterlogging issue, 18.05 km of new RCC drains will be built and 40.64 km of open drains will be covered and reinforced. Rainwater harvesting structures will be installed every 500 metres to aid groundwater recharge.

In terms of safety, the project will introduce 32 new entry and exit points, 2,475 signage boards, 800 delineators, 29,613 road studs, 34 traffic impact attenuators, and three new high-mast lights. Keeping in mind the environmental priorities, 15,000 trees will be planted along the corridor, officials added.

Nine modern foot overbridges for pedestrian safety

Giving attention to pedestrian safety, nine modern foot overbridges (FOBs) will be constructed at Shikohpur, Manesar (near NSG Camp), Binola, Rathiwas, Malpura, Jaisinghpur Khera, Sidhrawali, Kharkhara, and Khajuri at a cost of ₹15 crore.

It will include ramps and stairways for senior citizens, differently-abled persons, and two-wheeler users, said officials, adding that adequate lighting will be installed for safe usage at night.

Ajay Kumar, deputy commissioner said the projects would not only decongest the Gurugram-Jaipur corridor but also create a safer and more sustainable road network.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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