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Six FOBs to be built on Delhi-Jaipur Expressway by August

IANS April 24, 2025 253 views

The National Highways Authority of India is set to construct six foot over bridges along the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway to improve pedestrian safety. These bridges, costing approximately Rs 12 crore, will be strategically located in Gurugram and Rewari districts by August 2024. The project aims to reduce road accidents and provide safer crossing options for local residents. Additionally, two existing foot over bridges will also be repaired as part of this infrastructure enhancement initiative.

"All these FOBs will be constructed within the month of August" - Prakash Tiwari, NHAI Manager"
Gurugram, April 24: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started the construction work of six foot over bridges (FOBs) on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway (NH-48) in Haryana's Gurugram and Rewari districts, officials said.

Key Points

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Six new foot over bridges to be constructed at strategic highway locations

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Rs 12 crore project targeting pedestrian safety

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FOBs located across Gurugram and Rewari districts

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Additional two existing bridges will be repaired

These FOBs, expected to cost Rs 12 crore, will be ready by August, the officials said.

In Gurugram, these FOBs will be built in Rampura, the NSG campus in Manesar, and the village of Binola, while, in Rewari, these FOBs will be built in the villages of Rathivas, Malpura, and Jaisingh Kheda.

Jaisingh Kheda is situated on the border of Haryana and Rajasthan.

The NHAI allotted the work of construction of new FOBs on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway to a company in February this year. This company has also been assigned the work of repairing two old FOBs - in the Sidhrawali and Kharkhada villages.

The NHAI has an FOB near Signature Tower on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway, but it is in bad condition due to a lack of maintenance, and its escalator does not work. Due to this, people have to cross this highway on foot, and this creates a fear of road accidents.

On the other hand, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) will construct FOBs near Raheja Mall and CD Chowk on the Gurugram-Sohna Highway, besides Old Delhi Road and Sheetla Mata Road. The construction of these FOBs will cost around Rs 16 crore. Lifts and escalators will be constructed in these FOBs so that the people will not face any problem in crossing these roads.

The GMDA has decided on the location of these FOBs, and construction will start in the next one or two months.

It has claimed that the construction work of the FOB under construction in the Narsinghpur village will be completed soon.

"The tender for the construction of six FOBs on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway has been allotted. Work has started under this. All these FOBs will be constructed within the month of August. Apart from this, two FOBs will also be repaired," NHAI manager Prakash Tiwari said.

Reader Comments

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Rahul S.
Finally some good news for pedestrians! The current situation is so dangerous with people running across the highway. Hope they maintain these better than the Signature Tower one 🤞
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Priya M.
About time! I cross at Binola village daily for work and it's terrifying. Hope they include proper lighting and security cameras too.
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Amit K.
While this is welcome, I'm concerned about the rushed timeline. August seems too ambitious - quality shouldn't be compromised for speed. We've seen what happens with poor construction (looking at you, Signature Tower FOB).
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Neha T.
Great initiative! The escalators and lifts will be so helpful for elderly and disabled people. Hope they keep them functional unlike other places 🙏
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Sanjay R.
Rs 12 crore seems reasonable if the quality is good. Just please maintain them properly afterwards! The current state of existing infrastructure is embarrassing 😅
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Meena P.
As someone who lives near NSG campus, this is such a relief! The highway crossing there is a nightmare during peak hours. Can't wait for August!

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