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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.
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has identified over ₹1,014 crore in outstanding dues from major real estate developers, including External Development Charges and license fees. This has led to a halt in fresh approvals for affected projects, raising concerns among homebuyers.
GMADA has partially opened one carriageway of the 8.5-km alternate road to Chandigarh International Airport, originating in Phase XI. This development is anticipated to significantly decongest the existing Airport Road, reduce travel time, and improve connectivity between Mohali and the airport.
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.
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.
CHB plans to auction 79 commercial booths and 14 residential units on a freehold basis starting next week. This initiative aims to generate revenue and provide housing opportunities. The CHB is also preparing to launch a general housing scheme with stilt-plus-six storey flats in Sector 53, 250 residential units on 2 plots of 4.5 acres each.
CMC has floated tenders for the construction of new community centres and the reconstruction of existing ones in various sectors, including Sector 24, Sector 29, Sector 51, Bapudham Colony (Sector 26), Manimajra, and Sector 63. These projects, with an estimated cost of over ₹10 crore for Sector 24 and ₹8 crore for Sector 29, aim to provide enhanced amenities and facilities to residents.
Heavy monsoon rainfall has caused extensive damage to Chandigarh's road infrastructure, affecting over 400 km of roads and leading to an estimated repair cost of Rs 80 crore. The Municipal Corporation (MC) is floating tenders worth over Rs 40 crore for recarpeting V4, V5, and V6 roads as part of these repair efforts. Road cave-ins and potholes have been reported across various locations, drawing criticism from the Federation regarding the poor road conditions. An internal assessment by the MC revealed that nearly 225 kilometers of city roads are in very poor condition and require urgent repairs, with an estimated cost of Rs 33 crore. The MC has received a boost with the approval of Rs 125 crore from the Government of India to revamp city roads, prioritizing essential works and directing officers to initiate work on the most critical areas first.
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