Commuting has become a significant challenge these days, not only between Gurgaon and Faridabad but also in other cities. The key to ensuring smooth intra-city travel lies in the development of road, rail, or metro infrastructure, or the enhancement of existing infrastructure. Growing cities like Gurgaon, experiencing rapid population growth due to various opportunities, must prioritize addressing commuting issues.
It is estimated that over seventy thousand vehicles traverse the Gurgaon-Faridabad route every hour. In response, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) formulated a plan in 2018 to either build or improve the Golf Course Extension Road (commonly known as Southern Peripheral Road) to facilitate seamless commuting between Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sohna, and Manesar. The execution of this plan should be a top priority.
The Haryana government’s commitment to establishing a smooth traffic system in districts like Gurgaon and Faridabad, aligning them with other NCR cities, is commendable. Despite the mere twenty-five-kilometer distance between Gurgaon and Faridabad, it takes over an hour due to major bottleneck points within Gurgaon itself.
To address this issue, the government must identify and resolve bottleneck points causing traffic congestion on the Gurugram-Faridabad road. Problematic intersections such as Ghata Mod (Sector 55/56), DLF Phase-1, Golf Course Road, Bandhwadi, and others have emerged as major bottlenecks, leading to traffic congestions and snarls. A 2018/19 survey by GMDA highlighted significant commuter traffic from Faridabad to Gurugram, resulting in morning and evening rush hour challenges, time wastage, fuel consumption, and pollution.
The strengthening of SPR or Golf Course Extension Road is crucial in addressing these issues. The government should consider implementing flyovers and underpasses at busy intersections, widening existing roads, and constructing an underpass or flyover at DLF Phase-1. Additionally, provisions for vehicle underpasses at DLF Golf Course turn can help alleviate traffic backups at signal points.
Recognizing that improved road infrastructure is the lifeline of a city, real estate promoters like Signature Global applaud the government’s proactive approach. Signature Global, a key player in shaping urban Gurgaon by addressing housing needs, emphasizes the importance of road, rail, and metro infrastructure in city planning. Better infrastructure facilitates the planning of amenities, utilities, and real estate projects, contributing to the overall development of the city.