Gurugram plans rainwater absorption zones along seven master roads

Gurugram’s roadside greenbelts along seven master roads may be developed to hold rainwater before it pools on carriageways.

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has floated tenders to develop green spaces along master roads between sectors 47/49, 47/50, 43/53, 43/52A, 44/52, 45/52 and 46/51 as absorption zones. Officials said debris has been cleared from some belts and adjoining road surfaces have been lowered to create a gradient that directs runoff into the green areas.

The Rs 8.5-crore project is intended to ease pressure on stormwater drains by allowing runoff to collect temporarily and seep into the ground. GMDA CEO PC Meena said the work is designed to improve green cover, rainwater management and groundwater recharge.

The plan follows repeated monsoon waterlogging on city roads. The agency selected for each stretch will maintain the greenbelts for three years. Landscaping is expected to take around six months after contracts are awarded.