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Gurugram Clears 50 Kilometres, Shifts to Footpath Encroachments
Gurugram officials removed things that were blocking roads and walking areas.
They cleared 49.5 kilometres of road space this week.
Earlier actions mostly focused on large main roads.
This time, officials focused on footpaths, cycle tracks and pedestrian paths.
Shops and structures had taken over some of these public spaces.
Teams used large machines to remove sheds, ramps and scrap shops.
The work happened on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The authority had earlier told the Supreme Court it would remove illegal encroachments within two weeks.
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority reclaimed 49.5 kilometres of road space this week.
The action came 23 days after the authority assured the Supreme Court that illegal encroachments would be removed within two weeks.
This week’s operations focused on footpaths, cycle tracks and pedestrian walkways.
Officials targeted commercial spillover and illegal construction obstructing the city’s right of way.
Heavy machinery and multi-departmental teams dismantled permanent sheds, concrete ramps and scrap shops on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Who
- The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, supported by multi-departmental teams.
- What
- Officials reclaimed 49.5 kilometres of road space and removed structures and commercial spillover obstructing public rights of way.
- Where
- Within the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority’s jurisdiction, including roads, footpaths, cycle tracks and pedestrian walkways.
- When
- This week, with operations conducted on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; the action followed an assurance made 23 days earlier.
- Why
- To remove illegal encroachments and clear the city’s right of way, including public walking and cycling spaces.
Key facts
- Road space reclaimed
- 49.5 kilometres this week
- Authority
- Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority
- Primary focus
- Footpaths, cycle tracks and pedestrian walkways
- Earlier focus
- Arterial roads
- Equipment used
- Heavy machinery
- Structures removed
- Permanent sheds, concrete ramps and scrap shops
- Operation days
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Court-related timeline
- The action followed an assurance to the Supreme Court made 23 days earlier
Sources
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