The Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA) has finalized plans to integrate Surajkund Road with the upcoming Badkhal elevated route. This strategic development, part of the broader “East-to-West Connectivity” project, is designed to provide a non-stop commute for thousands of vehicles.
Significant travel time reduction
Currently, commuters travelling between Greater Faridabad (such as Sectors 75–89) and Gurugram face severe traffic congestion, often requiring 30 to 40 minutes just to navigate through the bypass, National Highway, Badkhal or Ankhir Chowk to cross the city limits. Once the new elevated infrastructure is completed, they will be able to reach the Gurugram road from Greater Faridabad in just 10 minutes, effectively saving up to 30 minutes of travel time.
Relieving congestion at Ankhir Chowk
The project is specifically engineered to eliminate the persistent traffic bottlenecks at the Ankhir Chowk intersection. Key features aimed at reducing this congestion include:
The Gymkhana Club flyover
A new elevated road will originate near the Gymkhana Club, allowing traffic to bypass the heavy congestion and red lights at Ankhir Chowk entirely.
Mega-junction transformation
The Ankhir Chowk will be redesigned into a “mega-junction,” enabling traffic from three directions to flow simultaneously without interrupting one another.
Direct access
Drivers traveling from Delhi and the Surajkund direction will gain direct access to Greater Faridabad, bypassing the need to wait at the current intersection.
Strategic bypass
The new link ensures that thousands of vehicles heading toward the National Highway or Greater Faridabad can bypass local traffic, keeping the main flow moving smoothly.
Project status and investment
The FMDA has estimated the cost of constructing this Badkhal route at approximately Rs 848 crore. The project is currently in the final stages of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and authorities have already initiated the removal of utility lines — including water, sewage, electricity and gas pipes — to prepare for construction. Tenders for the project are expected to be issued in the near future.
