Archive · 1 Jun 2025
NHAI Approves Sohna Highway Footbridge After Delay
The government is building footbridges to help people safely cross a busy highway in Gurgaon.
The project got a boost when officials approved one bridge at CD Chowk.
However, a bridge near Raheja Mall was turned down.
The project includes four bridges total.
They are made of steel and have escalators.
Construction is underway near Sector 14.
There's a disagreement about a bridge near a temple, and the authorities are figuring out a new location.
The goal is to improve safety for pedestrians in the area.
NHAI approved a foot overbridge (FOB) at CD Chowk on the Sohna highway.
A similar proposal near Raheja Mall was rejected due to technical issues.
The project is part of a larger plan by GMDA to build four FOBs.
Construction has begun near Sector 14, with the CD Chowk FOB next.
Disagreements continue regarding the FOB near the Sheetla Mata temple.
- Who
- NHAI, GMDA, and MCG
- What
- Construction of foot overbridges (FOBs)
- When
- Construction to begin soon after NOC for CD Chowk
- Where
- Sohna Highway (NH-248A) in Gurgaon, India
- Why
- To enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity along the Sohna highway
Sheetla Mata Mandir Trust
GMDA and Gurgaon Police
FOB Location near Temple
Sheetla Mata Mandir Trust
Objects to the original proposed location.
GMDA and Gurgaon Police
GMDA initially started construction based on Gurgaon Police recommendations.
- Project Cost
- Rs 16 crore (total)
- Planned FOBs
- 4 across the city
- CD Chowk FOB Approval
- Granted by NHAI
- Project Timeline
- 18 months (completion)
- Materials
- Stainless steel with escalators