Akanksha GuptaGurgaon: GMDA has invited bids for a Rs 40 crore flyover at Dadi Sati Chowk, planning ahead with provisions for a future underpass at the junction, even as traffic continues to choke the area.The proposed six-lane flyover, stretching around 750 metres, will come up at one of the city’s key intersections that links Dwarka Expressway with Manesar, while also connecting Rampura Chowk on NH-48 to Pataudi Road. Once the work is awarded, the project is expected to take at least two years to complete.An official said that the design was done in a manner that will not only address the immediate decongestion needs but also factor in future traffic load.The structure will include a reinforced earth (RE) wall and a viaduct, with provision for a U-turn. Moreover, the RE wall is being planned to support a future underpass along the Rampura-Pataudi Road, allowing grade separation without major reconstruction later.“The design has been prepared keeping long-term traffic requirements in mind,” the senior GMDA official said.The planned structure will be around 11 metres wide, accommodating three lanes in each direction, and will be flanked by 7.5-metre-wide surface roads on both sides to handle local traffic. This will cater to vehicles heading towards the junction or taking turns towards Rampura Chowk and Pataudi Road, while through traffic between Dwarka Expressway and Manesar will be diverted onto the elevated stretch.The junction, surrounded by sectors 85, 86, 89 and 90, has become a major bottleneck over the past few years, especially after the opening of Dwarka Expressway, as many heavy commercial vehicles use this stretch as a bypass to Kherki Daula toll plaza.According to a GMDA traffic survey, peak-hour traffic volume at the intersection has already reached around 9,770 passenger car units (PCU), leading to long queues and delays. With ongoing residential and commercial growth in the area, the volume is expected to cross 10,000 PCU.The flyover project was approved by the state govt in July 2024 during the authority’s 13th meeting.Officials said the design aims to segregate through traffic from intersection-level movement. “While vehicles travelling between Dwarka Expressway and Manesar will use the flyover for uninterrupted movement, those accessing internal sectors or heading towards NH-48 and Pataudi Road will remain on the surface road, reducing conflict points at the junction,” the official added.Residents said that the flyover at the junction is long overdue. “Between 8.30am and 9.30am, and again from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, there are long queues and it takes multiple signal cycles to cross the junction. While traffic police try to manage the flow, the pressure is too high and delays are inevitable. The flyover is definitely needed, but execution will be critical. If lanes are blocked for construction without proper planning or alternate routes, the situation could turn into a disaster. Authorities must ensure phased work and clear diversions to avoid complete chaos over the next two years,” said Vivek Prakash, a resident of New Town Heights in Sector 86.
