Gurugram Residents Desperate for Government Takeover of Unfinished Roads Near Dwarka Expressway

Imagine living in a rapidly developing urban hub like Gurugram, investing in a home, and then finding yourself navigating a daily obstacle course just to get to and from your house. That, unfortunately, is the frustrating reality for thousands of residents living in various sectors around the Dwarka Expressway. They're not just dealing with traffic; they're contending with perpetually unfinished internal roads, left in a deplorable state by developers who, it seems, moved on without a second thought.

These aren't just minor potholes we're talking about; these are stretches of what are supposed to be vital road networks, often unpaved, dusty, or riddled with dangerous craters. It’s a constant source of agony, damaging vehicles, kicking up hazardous dust that impacts health, and creating genuine safety concerns, especially at night when streetlights are often non-existent. Residents of communities like Vatika India Next, SARE Homes Crescent Parc, Umang Winter Hills, and Apex Our Homes have been enduring this for far too long, patiently waiting for the infrastructure they were promised.

And that's precisely why their collective voice, channeled through various Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), has grown louder and more desperate. They're no longer just complaining; they're actively demanding that the government step up and take charge. Their core demand is straightforward: either the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), previously known as HUDA, or the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) must officially take over these incomplete internal road networks.

Why this urgent plea for government intervention? Well, the truth is, the existing mechanism often falls short. Developers, after constructing the housing societies, are typically responsible for building the surrounding infrastructure. But all too frequently, these roads are either left half-done or simply abandoned. Once the initial development is complete, these private entities often lose interest in investing further, leaving homeowners in a logistical and literal quagmire.

The RWAs haven't been silent bystanders. They’ve been proactive, meeting with officials like the Gurugram deputy commissioner and even penning letters to the Chief Minister, hoping to draw attention to their plight. They emphasize that the handover of these roads from developers to municipal bodies or HSVP is a critical, often neglected, step. Without a formal takeover, there’s no clear entity responsible for their completion, maintenance, or the installation of essential amenities like streetlights and proper drainage systems.

It’s more than just about smooth tarmac; it’s about the fundamental quality of life. Imagine the stress: children walking to school on broken paths, ambulances struggling to navigate, the daily wear and tear on personal vehicles. These are not just local issues; they highlight a broader challenge in urban planning and ensuring developer accountability within burgeoning cities. The residents are simply asking for what should have been an inherent part of their communities from the very beginning: functional, safe, and well-maintained roads.

As these communities continue to grow, the pressure on existing infrastructure only intensifies. The residents, through their RWAs, remain hopeful that their consistent advocacy will finally prompt a decisive response from the authorities. A city truly thrives when its basic arteries—its internal roads—are healthy and fully functional, ensuring a dignified and safe existence for all who call it home.