India, Aug. 4 -- The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has approved the construction of service roads on both sides of the master sector road from Subhash Chowk to Hero Honda Chowk for about Rs.25 crore, officials said.

According to GMDA officials, these service roads will expand the vehicle-carrying capacity of the stretch, which is currently congested due to ongoing Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) construction. Tenders for the project are expected to be floated within a week, officials added.

Amit Godara, GMDA executive engineer, said the project includes the construction of drains and footpaths. "The road expansion will ensure smoother traffic movement on the 3-km stretch on both sides. The construction of drains ...