GMDA to improve 12km of footpaths on key Gurugram roads
Hindustan TimesThe Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority has floated tenders to repair and improve footpaths on six key roads in the city in the next six to nine months to help pedestrians on city roads commute safely and comfortably, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. “In many cases, even house owners have planted trees and covered the footpaths, leaving only the blacktopped road for pedestrians,” he said. Ram also said that another critical requirement is the illumination of footpaths, as most of these are hidden beneath trees and are avoided by road users due to a lack of safety. “Many property owners and even developers cover these footpaths to develop green belts, but this forces users onto main carriageways, which should also be avoided,” he said.