This Chaotic Gurugram Road Became a Safe, Green Street Without Cutting a Single Tree |
Not long ago, Sanath Road in Gurugram tested anyone who tried to walk it. There were no footpaths, garbage lay unattended, potholes dotted the road, and a mild drizzle could leave it waterlogged for months.
The situation grew so dire that residents began calling it ‘Anath Road’ — a road forgotten by authorities.
Running parallel to the Delhi-Gurugram highway, the stretch still carried thousands of commuters every day. With no alternative route, people navigated traffic, sewage overflow, and broken surfaces on foot. Cars, street vendors, and pedestrians competed for every inch, turning the 2.5-kilometre stretch into daily chaos.
To address the problem, authorities proposed widening the road by cutting nearly 400 trees. Locals feared the redesign would prioritise vehicles over people, further shrinking already limited........