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• The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has restarted planning for a proposed elevated corridor on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), reviving a project that had remained stalled for several years.
• The authority is reassessing alignment options, traffic requirements and engineering parameters to address growing congestion along one of Gurugram's key urban corridors.
• The project is intended to improve east-west connectivity and support increasing traffic volumes generated by residential, commercial and mixed-use developments along SPR.
• Fresh planning efforts form part of a broader strategy to strengthen transport infrastructure across emerging growth corridors in Gurugram.
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has revived plans for the long-pending elevated corridor along Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), restarting a project that had seen limited progress despite years of discussion. The renewed initiative comes as traffic volumes continue to rise across the corridor, which has emerged as one of the city's most significant residential and commercial growth belts.
Officials have initiated a fresh assessment of the proposed project, including alignment feasibility, traffic movement patterns and engineering requirements. The review is expected to help determine the most suitable design and implementation framework for the elevated road, which is intended to ease congestion on surface carriageways and improve travel efficiency along the corridor.
Southern Peripheral Road has witnessed substantial urban development over the past decade, with numerous residential complexes, office developments, retail projects and institutional facilities becoming operational along the stretch. The resulting increase in vehicular movement has intensified pressure on the existing road network, leading to recurring congestion at major intersections and junctions.
The proposed elevated corridor is expected to function as a grade-separated traffic facility that would allow through traffic to bypass busy surface-level intersections. By reducing conflict points and improving traffic flow, authorities aim to enhance connectivity between key sectors of Gurugram and facilitate smoother movement towards Golf Course Extension Road, Sohna Road and other important destinations.
Earlier proposals for the project had not progressed beyond preliminary stages due to various planning and implementation challenges. With development activity continuing to accelerate along SPR, GMDA has now renewed efforts to advance the project and examine its viability in light of current traffic conditions and future demand projections.
As part of the revived planning exercise, the authority is expected to evaluate land requirements, utility relocation needs and integration with existing and proposed infrastructure projects in the area. Detailed studies will also assess projected traffic growth and identify sections where grade-separated infrastructure could deliver the greatest operational benefits.
The corridor is regarded as a critical component of Gurugram's transport network because it links several rapidly developing sectors and provides connectivity between major arterial roads. Urban planners have long identified the need for capacity augmentation measures along SPR to accommodate increasing commuter and commercial traffic.
The latest move forms part of GMDA's wider infrastructure agenda aimed at strengthening mobility across Gurugram through a combination of road expansion, junction improvements and grade-separated transport projects. Once planning studies are completed, the authority is expected to move towards preparation of detailed project reports and further approvals required for implementation.
The revival of the elevated corridor proposal reflects continuing efforts by local authorities to address infrastructure requirements in one of the National Capital Region's fastest-growing urban markets, where transport capacity remains closely linked to ongoing residential and commercial expansion.
Source GMDA
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