Gurgaon: The metropolitan development authority has asked GMRL to examine the feasibility of constructing parallel grade separators along the proposed metro corridor between Millennium City Centre and Subhash Chowk to create a signal-free traffic corridor.The proposal was discussed during a meeting chaired by GMDA chief executive officer PC Meena on Friday, where officials reviewed future traffic management requirements along the upcoming metro alignment.Grade separators are likely to be planned at key junctions, including sectors 40-41, 44-45 and 45-46 along Netaji Subhash Marg.Officials said the move is aimed at mitigating future congestion likely to arise around metro stations because of increased feeder traffic, parking demand and passenger pick-up and drop-off movement.The proposal is being explored on the lines of the Dwarka Expressway model, where elevated structures run parallel to the main carriageway at junctions to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow.This stretch is a major connectivity link between Golf Course Road and Dwarka Expressway through Millennium City Centre, Bakhtawar Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Hero Honda Chowk, Umang Bhardwaj Chowk and Basai Chowk.While flyovers and underpasses are already operational at major intersections such as Subhash Chowk and Hero Honda Chowk, grade separation projects have also been proposed at Bakhtawar Chowk and Umang Bhardwaj Chowk, which will be undertaken by GMRL and NHAI.“This stretch functions as one continuous corridor, and the focus is to decongest it before traffic pressure increases further,” a senior GMDA official said.The feasibility study will be carried out by the consultant engaged by GMRL for the metro project. Officials said the preliminary report is likely to be submitted to GMDA within two weeks.The assessment will include traffic studies, structural planning, right-of-way availability and integration with the proposed metro infrastructure. The official said that a detailed project report will be prepared after the feasibility study is completed.“With metro stations planned along the route, substantial traffic movement is expected around station areas because of feeder services, parking and pick-up and drop-off activity. Since the metro line is proposed along the central verge, space availability is limited. Therefore, the idea is to develop parallel grade separators to ensure signal-free movement along the corridor,” the official added.Officials said the long-term plan is to develop a continuous signal-free corridor along the 60-metre-wide road network extending from Millennium City Centre towards Dwarka Expressway.“Several intersections on this corridor are already being taken up separately for grade separation. Once these projects are completed in phases, the aim is to ensure seamless traffic movement across the entire stretch,” the official said.
