The much-anticipated Nationwide Freeway-352W, linking Gurugram, Pataudi and Rewari, is now anticipated to be accomplished by December this yr, officers stated. Initially set for completion by March 2023, the challenge confronted a number of hurdles and design adjustments that led to delays.
This 45-km stretch is being developed by the Nationwide Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at an estimated price of round Rs 1,000 crore. Ranging from Sector-84 on the Dwarka Expressway, the freeway will go by way of Wazirpur village earlier than connecting to Rewari by way of Gurugram-Pataudi Highway. To ease site visitors motion, 25 flyovers and underpasses are being constructed alongside the route. As soon as accomplished, it’s anticipated to considerably enhance commuting for 1000’s of residents and travellers.
At current, round 66 per cent of the freeway’s building work has been accomplished.
Obstacles slowing down progress
One of many main bottlenecks has been the presence of six high-tension electrical energy cables alongside a six-km stretch between Dwarka Expressway and Wazirpur village. 4 of those belong to Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam, one to DDAL, whereas the Bhakra Beas Administration Board has one other high-tension line within the space. Whereas efforts are on to shift these traces, a keep order from the Punjab and Haryana Excessive Court docket is delaying the elimination of the BBMB line, inflicting work to stall.
Including to the challenges, the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) had constructed a rain drain close to Sector-84 in Gurugram, which now must be demolished to make approach for the service highway. Nevertheless, the demolition work has been left pending, additional delaying building.
Moreover, an underpass has been deliberate beneath the railway line in Pataudi, however the NHAI remains to be awaiting clearance from the Railway Division. Solely after the approval is granted will building start.
Nationwide Freeway 352W will likely be prepared by December this yr: NHAI
One other key element is a flyover that may join NH-352W to the Dwarka Expressway. In the intervening time, simply 40 per cent of the flyover building has been accomplished. As soon as it’s in place, journey between Dwarka Expressway and Pataudi or Rewari will change into a lot smoother and faster.
“Nationwide Freeway 352W will likely be prepared by December this yr. There are some obstacles in its building. These obstacles are being eliminated,” stated Prakash Tiwari, Supervisor, NHAI.
