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Ggm: Sec 99A residents seek linked road to avoid long detours

Over 5,000 families across six societies and five colonies in Sector 99A are directly impacted by the delay, residents claim

Published on: Dec 10, 2024 09:52 AM IST
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Commuters and residents of Habitat Society in Sector 99A have expressed disappointment over the prolonged delay in the construction of a 75-metre road to connect their society to the main road.

(Representative Image) Absence of this stretch forces the commuters to take detours and hence travel around five kilometre for even short strips of less than a kilometre (HT Archive)
(Representative Image) Absence of this stretch forces the commuters to take detours and hence travel around five kilometre for even short strips of less than a kilometre (HT Archive)

The society is located at the dead end of this proposed road and residents have been waiting for over five years for the project to be completed. Absence of this stretch forces the commuters to take detours and hence travel around five kilometre for even short strips of less than a kilometre.

“We have been waiting for the last 5 years for the government to build the 75-metre road. Due to the absence of this road, we are facing a lot of trouble in commuting. And if we have to go to Dhankot for small works, we have to take a detour of 4-5 kilometres. This road is a lifeline for us. We request the government to start the road work as soon as possible,” Santosh Singh, a resident of Laxmi Apartment in Sector 99A, said.

Vikas Yadav, a daily commuter to Manesar, expressed his frustration, “When I moved here in 2017, I was told the road would open in 5-6 months. We request the government to cooperate in opening this road as soon as possible.”

The issue extends beyond the residents of Habitat Society. Over 5,000 families across six societies and five colonies in Sector 99A are directly impacted by the delay. “Our strong demand from the government is to solve this problem by negotiating with the landowners and completing the road,” said Praveen Thakur, a resident of the area.

When contacted, Vikas Malik, executive engineer of GMDA, said, “The HSVP is yet to acquire the land and transfer it to the GMDA. Once the land is in the authority’s possession, we will promptly initiate the construction of the road to address the connectivity concerns of the residents.”

 
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Leena Dhankhar

Leena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.

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