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A service lane along the Delhi-Jaipur Highway in Gurugram will remain closed for nearly two months from August 18 to facilitate construction of a reinforced cement concrete stormwater drain. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is undertaking the work along the highway and sectors 76 to 80 to improve drainage and address waterlogging concerns. The closure is expected to affect local traffic movement, particularly commuters using the service road. Authorities have advised motorists to follow traffic directions and use alternative routes where necessary while the drainage infrastructure is being constructed.
A service lane of the Delhi-Jaipur Highway in Gurugram will remain closed for nearly two months from August 18 to October 15 as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) carries out stormwater drainage work along the busy corridor.
The closure has been introduced to facilitate construction of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) stormwater drains along the highway and adjoining areas. The work is being undertaken as part of efforts to strengthen Gurugram’s drainage infrastructure and improve the movement of rainwater during periods of heavy rainfall.
According to the traffic arrangements announced for the project, the restriction came into effect at 6 am on August 18 and is scheduled to remain in place until October 15. The affected service lane is located along the Delhi-Jaipur Highway, also known as NH-48, in Gurugram.
The drainage work covers stretches around Sectors 76 to 80 and the highway. These areas have experienced waterlogging and drainage-related problems during heavy monsoon spells, increasing the need for additional stormwater infrastructure. The new RCC drain is intended to improve the carrying capacity of the drainage network and facilitate faster disposal of accumulated rainwater.
The service lane is an important local access route for vehicles travelling between the highway and adjoining sectors. Its temporary closure is therefore expected to affect traffic movement in the surrounding areas, particularly during peak hours. Motorists using the affected stretch may need to allow additional travel time while construction activity continues.
The development comes against the backdrop of repeated traffic and waterlogging challenges in Gurugram during the monsoon. Heavy rainfall earlier this season affected several major roads and intersections, with portions of NH-48 also witnessing disruptions. Gurugram Police had previously issued traffic advisories as waterlogging and road damage affected movement across the city.
The latest drainage project is consequently aimed at addressing an infrastructure issue that has broader implications for road connectivity in the city. Improving stormwater capacity along major transport corridors can help reduce the risk of water accumulation on roads and minimise disruption during intense rainfall.
With the service lane closed for construction, traffic management will remain important throughout the project period. Commuters travelling towards sectors 76 to 80 and other areas adjoining the highway are expected to encounter changes in local traffic patterns as work progresses.
The Delhi-Gurugram corridor is one of the principal road links between the national capital and Gurugram, carrying substantial daily traffic. The Delhi-Gurugram Expressway forms part of NH-48 and provides a key connection between Delhi and the wider Gurugram-Manesar region.
The temporary restriction is expected to remain until October 15, subject to completion of the drainage works. The project is intended to provide a longer-term improvement to stormwater management, even though its execution is likely to create short-term traffic inconvenience for road users.
Sources- PTI
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