Survey for vehicular pressure on Gurugram roads to redesign movement routes

Virender Vij, deputy commissioner of police (traffic), said that the survey will help decrease pollution and save fuel

Updated on: May 6, 2023, 22:51:45 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Traffic police and road safety officers (RSOs) have conducted a survey of 35 internal city roads with the aim of making them one-way to ease traffic flow and alleviate congestion, officials said. The survey was carried out last month to assess the road network and vehicular pressure on key stretches, and traffic police have said they will start a trial run of the changes on a 1.5km stretch near Apparel House in Sector-44, one of the busiest areas in the city with over 200 companies.

Gurugram traffic police and road safety officers are carrying out survey of the road network and vehicular pressure on main roads and sectors road to make traffic flow smooth, in Gurugram. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Virender Vij, deputy commissioner of police (traffic), said that the survey will help decrease pollution and save fuel.

“The RSOs are preparing a report on the type of vehicles and traffic volumes on each stretch, along with peak-hour traffic data. Based on this information, traffic police will decide on the direction of one-way traffic and create signage and diversions accordingly,” DCP Vij said.

Vij said that his team and the RSOs will calculate the average number of vehicles moving at different times on working days, including peak hours for commuters and school bus movement. “The survey will also include non-working days to determine the direction of the one-way movement. Changes, signages, and road diversions will be made based on these calculations and pressure on connecting roads. Traffic police teams will remain deployed at these locations for a few days after the changes are implemented,” he added.

More than 25 stretches of roads have been identified as experiencing heavy congestion, causing travel times of 20-30 minutes for 1-2km stretches, according to officials. Key stretches that will be affected by the one-way changes include Apparel House, Sector-56 Road, Old and New Railway Roads, Gurudwara Road, Basai Road, Khandsa Road, Sheetala Mata Road, Hong Kong Market Road, Sector 15, Sector 10, and Old Delhi Road.

Rajkumar Yadav, one of the RSOs, said, “There are some areas which are congested especially during peak hours and lot of manual efforts are needed to manage those stretches. Such routes can be easily decongested by minor diversions or making them one way ensuring safe crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.”

Additionally, the police have identified 38 spots in the city for wrong-side driving and are checking for this violation, with around 20% of fines imposed for this offence. The focus of the joint effort is to decrease traffic jams and snarls, and to provide a hassle-free movement experience for commuters and residents, said DCP Vij.

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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