NHAI Begins Repairs On Delhi-Gurugram Expressway Amid Rising Safety Concerns; Focus On Street Lights

To improve road safety ahead of the fog season, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated repair work on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway, starting with the restoration of non-functional streetlights. Officials said that all lights along the corridor will be fixed within 15 days, after which additional repair work will be taken up.

The 28-km stretch of the Delhi-Jaipur Highway, from near Dhaula Kuan to the Kherki Daula toll plaza, has been in deteriorating condition for several years, particularly the portion passing through Gurugram. Motorists face pothole-ridden lanes, damaged railings, malfunctioning lights, and poorly designed entry and exit points.

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In the 2.5 to 3 km stretch from Hero Honda Chowk to Kherki Daula, the absence of service lanes on both sides has made even walking difficult. During light rain, these areas turn into waterlogged patches, with many storm drains left uncovered.

Dainik Jagran has repeatedly reported on the unsafe condition of the expressway and recently highlighted that the NHAI appeared more focused on toll collection than on improving user facilities. Following the reports, the authority has now moved into action, prioritising lighting repairs to prevent accidents caused by low visibility during fog.

Along with restoring the lights, NHAI has also directed contractors to begin filling potholes on the main carriageway and near entry and exit points. Officials clarified that pothole repair is not restricted under GRAP guidelines, and therefore should not be delayed.

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More than 30 illegal cuts have been identified along the Gurugram section of the expressway, posing a major safety hazard. NHAI plans to close these cuts and has sought assistance from the Gurugram Police to prevent new ones from being created. According to officials, residents often make such cuts for convenience, leading to frequent accidents.

“In addition to repairing the lights, pothole repair work should also start immediately. Potholes pose a threat to life, and GRAP should not be used as an excuse to delay repairs,” said JS Suhag, former technical advisor to NHAI.