The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has renewed its efforts to expedite the completion of long-pending road links that would connect Gurgaon with Delhi’s Najafgarh area. The project aims to provide alternative connectivity for residents of sectors 99 to 115 and commuters traveling to west Delhi.
Recent Communication to Delhi Government
Last week, the metropolitan authority sent a letter to the Delhi government seeking prompt action on the widening and construction of the 75-meter road project. This project has remained stalled despite multiple rounds of discussions between Haryana and Delhi over the past three years. The issue has been under discussion since 2023 in meetings involving senior officials from both states.
In a communication dated May 6, GMDA CEO PC Meena wrote to Delhi’s director of local bodies, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, urging early action to develop the missing connectivity stretches. The letter highlighted that the project would help decongest major arterial routes and provide a vital alternate connection between Gurgaon and west Delhi, particularly for residents who depend on daily cross-border commuting.
Details of the Proposed Connectivity Stretches
The proposed connectivity stretches include approximately 1.3 kilometers between sectors 108 and 109, and another 381-meter link near sectors 114 and 115. These stretches are part of a 4-kilometer link road that connects sectors 108 and 109 to the toll plaza at Bajghera, crisscrossing through Haryana and Delhi. The Haryana portion of 2.5 kilometers is a 75-meter wide road, but two sections fall under Delhi’s Raghopur area.
Currently, the missing links force commuters to rely heavily on other arterial routes such as the Dwarka Expressway, where steep toll charges have become a concern for regular users, and NH8, which remains heavily overburdened, leading to long traffic snarls during peak hours.
Importance for Traffic Decongestion
GMDA officials emphasized that the proposed links are crucial for easing traffic pressure on existing corridors and improving connectivity between new developing residential sectors along Dwarka Expressway and areas such as Najafgarh and Dwarka in west Delhi. A GMDA official stated, “We are regularly following up with the Delhi administration regarding the missing connectivity links. While Haryana’s portion has a 75-meter-wide road, the small section passing through Delhi has remained a bottleneck. The matter has already been taken up through official communication and discussions at senior levels. The objective is to expedite the process because this corridor is important for improving movement between Gurgaon and Delhi and reducing pressure on existing routes.”
Land Acquisition and Cost Estimates
Approximately 25 acres of land may be required for the project. Preliminary estimates peg land acquisition costs at over Rs 53 crore, while road construction expenditure is expected to cost another Rs 50 crore. The financial implications underscore the need for coordinated action between the two states.
Residents’ Perspective
Residents of the new sectors have expressed that the missing links have significantly impacted daily commuting toward west Delhi. Sunil Sareen, deputy convener of the Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXPGDA), told TOI, “With occupancy increasing across Dwarka Expressway sectors, these links can provide much-needed relief to commuters. Delhi-Gurgaon alternate connectivity through Raghopur Road is crucial for daily commuters, especially due to high toll costs for school buses and taxis. Many elderly residents and women also prefer safer alternate routes instead of driving on high-speed expressways.”
Previous Meetings and Slow Progress
The matter was also reviewed during a high-level meeting chaired by Delhi’s chief secretary in April 2024, where agencies discussed the need for alternate connectivity routes to decongest existing roads. A GMDA official noted that Delhi authorities were asked to initiate the land acquisition process and prepare cost estimates for the project. The issue surfaced again during an inter-agency coordination meeting held in August last year, but progress on the ground has remained slow.
