₹11.85 Crore Underpass on GH Road to Connect Sectors 22 and 23 in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar: The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) is preparing to construct an underpass on GH Road to provide direct connectivity between Sectors 22 and 23 and ease traffic congestion at the busy junction between GH-5 and GH-6 circles. The project, estimated to cost ₹11.85 crore, is expected to move forward after Diwali, subject to approval by the newly constituted Standing Committee.

The proposal is likely to be presented for approval at the Standing Committee’s first meeting after Diwali. Construction will begin after approval and completion of the necessary formalities.

Currently, motorists travelling between Sectors 22 and 23 have to cross the main traffic stream on GH Road, leading to congestion, particularly during peak hours. The proposed underpass will provide a dedicated passage for vehicles travelling between the two sectors, reducing traffic conflicts and allowing smoother movement along the main road.

The underpass will be the second on GH Road and the sixth in Gandhinagar city. The project is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Sectors 22 and 23 while enhancing traffic management along GH Road.

Before construction begins, existing water supply pipelines, storm water drains and sewage lines falling within the project alignment will be relocated. A GSPC gas pipeline will also be shifted to accommodate the underpass.

The construction plan includes a reinforced cement concrete (RCC) box structure, approach roads, drainage systems, footpaths, road markings, crash barriers, signage and street lighting. The road towards Sector 22 will also be widened as part of the project.

To prevent waterlogging inside the underpass, a dedicated storm water pumping station will be constructed, connected through a 900-mm-diameter RCC pipeline.

The pumping station will comprise an underground sump, a low-tension (LT) room and an RCC valve chamber. The drainage system will feature three submersible non-clog pumps connected to a 600-mm-diameter main pipeline to ensure efficient water disposal.

The project will also include two years of operation and maintenance of the pumping station’s electromechanical equipment. DeshGujarat