Panchkula Sector 4, Chandigarh

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 Punjab Government has finalized the land acquisition process for the Mohali-Rajpura new railway line project. This paves the way for the formal commencement for the Rs 443-crore project, which aims to provide a direct rail link between Punjab's Malwa region and Chandigarh.

The controversial stilt-plus-four (S+4) housing policy in Panchkula is a major point of contention, with residents and welfare associations raising concerns about the strain on the city's infrastructure. The policy, which allows for increased vertical expansion, is being challenged in court, with a critical hearing scheduled.

The Haryana government has proposed amendments to the Haryana Building Code, 2017, making EV charging infrastructure mandatory in new residential and non-residential projects. TThe exemption of EV charging infrastructure from Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations is expected to encourage developers to incorporate these facilities.