DMRC flags congestion woes around 5 Metro stations in Gurgaon

Traffic and congestion created by autos have been ongoing even after the construction of a flyover in front of the Millennium City Centre station.

The joint commissioner Wednesday said they have been working to clear encroachments and work will be done by the end of this week. (File)

Flagging congestion issues around the five Yellow Line Metro stations in Gurgaon, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has notified the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) to take immediate action to alleviate the situation.

In a letter addressed to both the MCG and Gurgaon Police on December 8, the DMRC outlined 10 congested areas near the stations — Guru Dronacharya, Sikanderpur, MG Road, IFFCO Chowk and Millennium City Centre-Gurugram — and attributed traffic snarls to street vendors and autos stationed near the entrance who obstruct lift lobby entryways and pose challenges for differently abled passengers.

Additionally, the letter flagged concerns related to stray dogs near the Millennium City Centre station, heightening fears among passengers of potential dog bites.

Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, chairing a meeting on December 22, directed the clearance of street vendors and other businesses within 100 metres of the stations and the dispersal of crowds formed by e-rickshaws and auto drivers. The DC mandated MCG Joint Commissioner Vijay Yadav to improve cleanliness around the stations.

The joint commissioner Wednesday said they have been working to clear encroachments and work will be done by the end of this week.

During the meeting, the DC instructed ACP Suresh Kumar (Traffic East) to call a meeting with leaders of the auto drivers’ unions and explain the procedures for boarding and alighting passengers.

“At any given time, a large number of three-wheelers should not gather in front of the station gates. The local administration should assist the Metro Rail Corporation in maintaining a station in-charge system from 8 am to 11 am and from 5 pm to 8 pm. Stray animals around the stations should be removed,” the DC said.

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Traffic and congestion created by autos have been ongoing even after the construction of a flyover in front of the Millennium City Centre station. MCG officials said traffic police had been given directions to check this. ACP Suresh Kumar did not respond to calls.

Aiswarya Raj

Aiswarya Raj is a Senior Correspondent for The Indian Express, one of India's most respected media houses, specialising in in-depth coverage of Uttarakhand and the Himalayan region. Her work focuses on delivering essential, ground-up reporting across complex regional issues. Aiswarya brings significant journalistic experience to her role, having started her career at The Indian Express as a Sub-Editor with the Delhi city team. She subsequently developed her reporting expertise by covering Gurugram and its neighboring districts before transitioning to her current focus. She is an accomplished alumna of the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) and the University of Kerala. Her reporting is characterized by a commitment to narrative journalism, prioritising the human element and verified facts behind critical events. Aiswarya’s beats demonstrate deep expertise in state politics, law enforcement investigations (e.g., paper leak cases, international cyber scams), human-wildlife conflict, environmental disasters, and socio-economic matters affecting local communities. This specific, sustained focus on critical regional news provides the necessary foundation for high trustworthiness and authoritativeness on topics concerning Uttarakhand. ... Read More

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