Traffic woes on Delhi-Gurugram highway to END soon, NHAI to build signal-free elevated corridor, will start from AIIMS/INA and pass through…
The proposed signal-free corridor, with an estimated cost of Rs. 5,000 crore, is designed to cut travel time between AIIMS and Gurugram to just a few minutes by easing heavy traffic on NH-48 and nearby routes.
A new phase of better connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram is about to begin. Plans are moving forward for a 20-km long elevated corridor from AIIMS/INA in Delhi to Gurugram. The National Highways Authority of India(BHARAT) (NHAI) has already started the initial work for this project. Along with this, paperwork is also underway for a fast flyover that will connect South Delhi to Mahipalpur and the Gurugram-Faridabad Road.
AIIMS–Gurugram Elevated Corridor: Current Status
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued tenders to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the corridor. Once built, the elevated road will extend to the Gurugram-Faridabad Road, linking AIIMS in Delhi to the Mahipalpur bypass. This signal-free structure, estimated at Rs 5,000 crore.
Route of the Corridor
The 20 km long elevated corridor will start from AIIMS/INA and pass through Brigadier Hoshiar Singh Marg, Africa Avenue, and Nelson Mandela Marg. It will cover Vasant Vihar, Vasant Kunj, and Arjangarh before ending at the Faridabad–Gurugram Road.
Off-ramp Exit Points in the Corridor
- NH-148A: For vehicles heading towards IFFCO Chowk
- NH-148AE: For passengers going towards IGI Airport
- Mahipalpur Road: For those traveling towards Mahipalpur and Chhatarpur
New Tender Issued for Delhi–Gurugram Elevated Corridor
Earlier this year, a tender for the AIIMS–Gurugram elevated corridor was issued in May–June, but it could not move forward. Now, a fresh tender with new conditions has been released.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) will cover all major aspects of the project, such as:
- Deciding the final route and road design
- Planning intersections, service roads, and traffic flow
- Conducting a safety audit
- Studying environmental and social impact with cost estimates
Before preparing the DPR, a feasibility study will be carried out. This study will check:
- Traffic movement and load survey
- Road alignment and topography
- Lane planning and overall practicality
Agencies interested in the project must submit applications by October 15.
The whole process is expected to take nine months. However, if the feasibility study finds the project unworkable, NHAI may drop it midway.
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