India, March 10 -- The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has floated a tender for the construction of an elevated corridor to develop, maintain and operate the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) from NH-48 to Vatika Chowk, officials said. The project, estimated to cost around Rs.755 crore, is aimed at strengthening connectivity along the key corridor and easing traffic congestion.

According to GMDA officials, the project proposes to upgrade SPR into a signal-free corridor by creating an additional traffic layer to improve mobility, particularly during peak hours.

A 4.2km-long signal-free elevated corridor with 4+4 lanes (four lanes in each direction) will be developed between Vatika Chowk and NH-48. The design also includes...