Gurugram, Nov. 11 -- Outside the upscale condominiums of Sector 48, stray cattle wander onto narrow, congested roads, sometimes bringing traffic to a halt. When vehicles move again, they kick up plumes of dust. Farther inside, garbage piles line damaged roads, while waterlogging during the monsoon compounds residents' difficulties. Residents said commercial development around the sector had outpaced improvements to road infrastructure, worsening traffic snarls and, at times, obstructing emergency access to residential complexes. The problems span the main Sohna Road corridor and internal links to residential complexes, schools and nearby commercial hubs across the busy neighbourhood. Residents said bottlenecks were particularly difficult during peak hours, when parked vehicles and roadside obstructions further reduced the usable width of already narrow roads. At Vipul Greens, ambulances have struggled to enter on a couple of occasions, prompting residents to open a first-aid clinic in their clubhouse, said Amit Jindal, president of the residents' welfare association (RWA). Jindal said commercial hubs such as Candor Techspace and Orchid Business Park had increased traffic along Sohna Road without a corresponding expansion of road space. "The road outside our society is simply not wide enough to handle the volume of traffic. It remains congested, and even during an emergency, residents have to struggle to get through," he said. "This happened a couple of times. An ambulance was unable to enter the society for a long time, while residents were also unable to get out. Given these difficulties, we eventually opened a first-aid clinic in our clubhouse," Jindal added. Waterlogging is another concern. Jindal said the condominium, although situated about six feet below Sohna Road, handled rainwater better than the main carriageway. "Vipul Greens is around six feet below Sohna Road, but we manage waterlogging much better inside the society than what happens on the main road," he said. Near Vega School, water accumulates to nearly two feet during heavy rain, said Manjeev Agrawal, a resident of Tatvam Villas. Manoj Ahlawat, sub-divisional officer at the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), said three waterlogging points had been identified in the area and sump wells dug to drain excess water. An HT spot check found the road adjoining Vega School had deteriorated into a dirt track, with garbage piled in the middle and little room left for vehicles. Residents said damaged surfaces and unpaved shoulders generated dust, affecting nearby homes and shops. Agrawal said vehicle queues near the CNG station on Sohna Road further slowed traffic. Residents also cited congestion at CD Chowk near Shriram Dhaba, a junction used by vehicles entering from Badshahpur-Sohna Road. Auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws parked in two rows reduced road space, they said. Traffic police officials acknowledged slow movement on Sohna Road during peak hours but said they had received no formal complaints. They promised action if complaints were submitted. Garbage dumping and burning have added to the problems. Sushmita Shah, a resident, said waste regularly accumulated on the road from Tatvam Villas towards Fazilpur. "There is no proper facility for garbage disposal on the stretch from Tatvam Villas towards Fazilpur. Waste keeps accumulating, and once it forms a heap, it is simply burnt," she said. An MCG official, requesting anonymity, said 50 additional sanitation workers had been allocated to each ward for deployment after Diwali. Their focus would be clearing roadside garbage and dust, the official said. MCG had issued 54 challans for waste burning since October 24, the official added. Stray cattle remain another hazard. Resident Reena Goyal said animals often blocked traffic. "I have sometimes even seen calves feeding in the middle of the road, slowing down traffic and making it difficult for vehicles to pass," she said. Ward councillor Kuldeep Yadav said repeated complaints to MCG had brought no relief. "We have complained about the stray cattle issue numerous times, however MCG has not taken any action. All ward councillors are tired of filing complaints on the same issue," he said. For Agrawal, the conditions reflect the gulf between Gurugram's promise and residents' experience. "This is the dream of the Millennium City that has been sold to us," he said....