SPR Elevated Corridor Moves Forward

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has restarted planning for the long-delayed Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) elevated corridor by inviting bids to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the 6 km Ghata Chowk–Vatika Chowk stretch.

The proposed stretch forms part of a larger 12 km elevated corridor envisioned to create a signal-free route linking Ghata Chowk with National Highway-8. This move marks a critical step in addressing chronic traffic congestion that has plagued southern Gurugram for nearly seven years. The selected consultant will undertake traffic studies, geotechnical investigations, utility mapping, structural assessments and alignment planning before finalising the DPR and tender documents.

The authority expects the report to be completed within three months of the consultant's appointment, following which construction tenders may be floated. The elevated corridor design aligns with traffic management standards already proven effective in the region. The proposed elevated corridor is being planned on the lines of Dwarka Expressway, with the objective of ensuring seamless traffic movement along the corridor. Service road, drainage and footpath will also be addressed.

The project has undergone multiple redesigns since 2019, with changing traffic forecasts, metro integration plans and infrastructure additions repeatedly pushing up costs and delaying execution. The elevated model was finalized after extensive deliberation, with experts noting that due to the natural gradient of the area, water from Ghata tends to flow towards Badshapur, leading to severe flooding during the monsoon, making an elevated road necessary to ensure smooth movement of traffic even during heavy rains.

For homebuyers and investors in southern Gurugram, this infrastructure upgrade represents transformative connectivity improvements. Once completed, the project is expected to significantly improve mobility, reduce travel times, and ease congestion along the rapidly developing Southern Peripheral Road. The elevated section will create seamless interchange points, particularly at Vatika Chowk, enabling direct connectivity to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Sohna Road corridors.