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A city-wide survey by the Municipal Corporation has identified over 250 under-construction structures as illegal, with more still under scrutiny. Violations include construction without approved plans, commercial activities in residential areas, and significant deviations from sanctioned maps.
The 27.37-km Mohali-Sirhind Greenfield Highway is nearing completion and is expected to open by September. This new highway will significantly reduce travel time between Mohali and Sirhind to approximately 30 minutes, and between Patiala and Chandigarh to just one hour.
MC House has postponed the decision to invite tenders for the operation and management of 89 paid parking lots. While the MC proposed a 30-40% increase in parking rates, the Mayor indicated a preference for smart parking solutions without burdening residents. The House also rejected a significant increase in penalties for encroaching on green belts.
Chandigarh Administration has proposed significant amendments to its Master Plan-2031, aiming for higher-density development, taller buildings, and increased design flexibility to better utilize limited land and accommodate population growth. Key proposals include increasing ground coverage in institutional pockets, a fivefold increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for institutional areas, and revised height restrictions.
The Zirakpur Ring Road Project, a 16.5 to 19.2 km six-lane expressway, has begun its bidding process. This project aims to divert traffic from NH-7 and NH-5, featuring green belts and service lanes, at estimated cost ₹1,900 crore. Additionally, the Chandigarh Metro Phase 1 is planned for an extension to Zirakpur's Baltana corridor.
A new 100-feet wide road is being planned to connect Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Zirakpur directly to the Mohali airport, bypassing the longer route through Mohali's road network. This project, pending Ministry of Defence approval for land acquisition, is expected to cut travel distances significantly, improving connectivity and convenience for air travelers from the Tricity region.
The long-awaited road underbridge (RUB) at the Baltana level crossing is set to begin construction.The project, which has seen cost escalation due to delays, is now funded and ready to proceed. Upon completion within 12 months, the RUB is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion.
The Municipal Corporation , Chandigarh's Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) has approved a record 67 development works totaling ₹14.71 crore. These projects encompass the renovation of community centers, upgradation of markets with LED lighting, and installation of modern street lighting. Significant focus is also placed on road and street infrastructure, public health, sanitation, and green initiatives .
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal unveiled a vision to transform the Mohali–Zirakpur–Dera Bassi–New Chandigarh–Kharar belt into a major financial and IT hub. The plan includes developing an IT hub, tourism projects, industrial development, and metro connectivity, aiming to create a new metropolitan city within five years.
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is planning to recarpet nearly 529 km of city roads in the new financial year starting April 1, at an estimated cost of over ₹87 crore. This initiative will cover sector roads, internal roads, and parking lots, and is being monitored by NITTTR for quality assurance
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