Residents demand flyover on National Highway number 8 near Manesar

September 17, 2013

PRANAB SAIKIA, TNN

MANESAR: The more than 2.5-km stretch of NH-8, from IMT Manesar to the Polytechnic College is a death trap for residents on both sides of the highway as there is no designated crossing. Panchayats of several villages are planning to file case against the National Highway Authority of India for not replying to their grievances despite repeated reminders.”Due to absence of flyovers, the whole stretch, commuters from the opposite direction have to move in the wrong direction, risking their lives. We are not getting any response from the NHAI. We have not other ways than going to court against NHAI for their negligence. The village panchayats will take a decision soon,” said Dharam Vir, sarpanch, Manesar.

“Traffic jams are a routine affair. There is no bus stand and buses halt dangerously on the highway. The road is accident-prone,” said Om Prakash, former sarpanch, Manesar village.

When TOI contacted NHAI, a spokesperson said, “We are looking at the feasibility of constructing a flyover at the stretch.”

Points to note

There more 35 thousand people live in Manesar. They are all affected due to the open road without any flyover

On an average two accidents happen on the stretch every month, according to the sources from Gurgaon traffic police

Source-http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/