Flagging congestion issues around the five Yellow Line Metro stations in Gurgaon, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has notified the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) to take immediate action to alleviate the situation.
In a letter addressed to both the MCG and Gurgaon Police on December 8, the DMRC outlined 10 congested areas near the stations — Guru Dronacharya, Sikanderpur, MG Road, IFFCO Chowk and Millennium City Centre-Gurugram — and attributed traffic snarls to street vendors and autos stationed near the entrance who obstruct lift lobby entryways and pose challenges for differently abled passengers.
Additionally, the letter flagged concerns related to stray dogs near the Millennium City Centre station, heightening fears among passengers of potential dog bites.
Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, chairing a meeting on December 22, directed the clearance of street vendors and other businesses within 100 metres of the stations and the dispersal of crowds formed by e-rickshaws and auto drivers. The DC mandated MCG Joint Commissioner Vijay Yadav to improve cleanliness around the stations.
The joint commissioner Wednesday said they have been working to clear encroachments and work will be done by the end of this week.
During the meeting, the DC instructed ACP Suresh Kumar (Traffic East) to call a meeting with leaders of the auto drivers’ unions and explain the procedures for boarding and alighting passengers.
“At any given time, a large number of three-wheelers should not gather in front of the station gates. The local administration should assist the Metro Rail Corporation in maintaining a station in-charge system from 8 am to 11 am and from 5 pm to 8 pm. Stray animals around the stations should be removed,” the DC said.
Traffic and congestion created by autos have been ongoing even after the construction of a flyover in front of the Millennium City Centre station. MCG officials said traffic police had been given directions to check this. ACP Suresh Kumar did not respond to calls.
