TL;DR: The Haryana government has cleared DLF’s plan for a three-lane flyover and a three-lane underpass near Shankar Chowk on NH-48. DLF will pay the full ₹130–140 crore. The Shankar Chowk flyover should ease Delhi-bound traffic around Cyber City, but the formal approval letter is still pending and the design isn’t final. For property, expect a possible benefit for commute-sensitive micro-markets, not a guaranteed price jump.
Table of Contents
- What Haryana has cleared near Shankar Chowk
- The traffic numbers behind the plan
- How the flyover and underpass will work
- Timeline: what “one year” really means
- What it means for Gurgaon property prices
- What this project does not promise
- Lessons from Gurgaon’s earlier flyovers
- A 6-point checklist for buyers and investors
- FAQs
- References
What Haryana has cleared near Shankar Chowk
The Shankar Chowk flyover and underpass is a DLF-funded plan to add a three-lane flyover and a three-lane underpass on the Delhi-bound stretch of NH-48 in Gurugram. Both structures aim to help vehicles skip the Shankar Chowk and Moulsari Avenue junctions.
The state government cleared the proposal in September 2026. Here are the core facts.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Flyover | 3 lanes, from the Ambience Mall U-turn underpass to Cyber City |
| Underpass | 3 lanes, from Moulsari Avenue towards Delhi, passing beneath the expressway |
| Service road | Widening from 2 lanes to 4 behind the U-turn underpass |
| Cost | ₹130–140 crore, borne fully by DLF |
| Sequence | Flyover first, underpass after |
| Status | Cleared by the state; formal approval letter and final design still pending |
That last row matters. The Tribune reports that the approval letter hasn’t been issued yet, and that DLF’s plan is still at the design stage. So “approved” here means “cleared in principle.”
There’s one more first. According to the same report, this is the first project of its kind in north India where a builder funds such infrastructure alone. Golf Course Road, DLF’s earlier road project, ran on cost-sharing.
The traffic numbers behind the plan
Traffic on this stretch runs well above what the road can carry. During the evening peak, the Delhi-bound section between Ambience Mall and Cyber City handles 24,429 passenger car units (PCUs) per hour.
A PCU is the standard way to count traffic. It converts buses, trucks and two-wheelers into “car equivalents.” The volume-to-capacity ratio here is 1.7, so demand sits roughly 70% above design capacity.
The wider picture looks tougher. Total Delhi-bound traffic on the corridor reaches 52,700 PCUs an hour.
One caveat deserves a mention. A private consultant hired by DLF ran the 15-day study in August 2025 and submitted it to GMDA and the state government. It’s a credible starting point, but it’s also the developer’s own data.
How the flyover and underpass will work
The flyover starts at the U-turn underpass near Ambience Mall. From there it runs towards Cyber City, parallel to the existing highway flyover and above the service road. Commuters get a direct link and skip Moulsari Avenue and Shankar Chowk entirely.
The underpass tackles a different problem. Today, vehicles from Moulsari Avenue heading to Delhi funnel through the Shankar Chowk junction. The new underpass will let them pass under the expressway and join Delhi-bound traffic directly.
Each structure targets a separate conflict point. That’s smart design, because a single fix rarely clears a junction this crowded.
Authorities were already testing smaller fixes. In November 2025, traffic police opened a new expressway entry point just before Shankar Chowk as a trial, according to Haryana eKhabar.
Timeline: what “one year” really means
Officials say the work should take about one year after the project is awarded. That’s the number most headlines repeat. But the clock starts at the award, not at today’s date.
Several steps still sit before that start:
- Formal approval letter from the state
- Final design and alignment
- Tender and award
- Traffic management plan for the construction phase
DLF will build the flyover first and the underpass afterwards. So the flyover may open earlier, while the underpass could land later. If you’re planning a purchase around this, treat any opening date as a range, not a promise.
What it means for Gurgaon property prices
Better road access usually helps a micro-market, because commute time drives both rentals and buyer demand. However, the effect varies by location and by how much of the news the market has already absorbed.
Here’s a practical read on each pocket. It’s our analysis, not a forecast.
| Micro-market | Likely angle |
|---|---|
| Cyber City & Udyog Vihar (offices) | Tenants care about predictable commutes. Smoother Delhi-bound flow could support occupancy over time. |
| DLF Phase 1–3 (residential) | Closest to the junction. Daily-drive relief matters most here, and so does construction-phase disruption. |
| DLF Phase 4–5 & Golf Course Road | Indirect benefit. Buyers here often drive to Cyber City and Delhi, so easier flow helps. |
| MG Road corridor | Gains depend on how traffic redistributes once the flyover opens. |
In our conversations with buyers around DLF Phases 1–5, one question comes up early: how long is the drive to Cyber City at 6 pm? This project speaks directly to that question.
There’s also a signal beyond the road itself. The Tribune reports that other major builders have applied for similar projects after DLF’s clearance. If more of them get cleared, Gurgaon’s infrastructure could shift from being state-led to being developer-funded. That’s a real change in how the city builds.
What this project does not promise
No credible source has published price-impact numbers for this flyover. So anyone quoting “prices will rise 15%” is guessing.
Keep these limits in mind:
- No guaranteed appreciation. Infrastructure helps demand, but pricing also depends on supply, interest rates and the project itself.
- Construction pain comes first. Barricades and diversions near Shankar Chowk could slow traffic before it improves.
- Some of the news is already priced in. Locals had talked about this junction for years.
- The plan can still change. Design and alignment aren’t final.
Lessons from Gurgaon’s earlier flyovers
Gurgaon has seen this movie before. The eight-lane Hero Honda Chowk flyover, about 1.4 km long, opened in 2017 to take load off the expressway. A flyover linking Cyber City and MG Road opened in 2015.
Both projects eased specific choke points. Yet neither one ended congestion citywide, because traffic grows to fill new space. So the honest expectation for Shankar Chowk is relief at the junction, not a permanent cure.
We also haven’t found verified data that isolates price changes caused by those flyovers. That’s why this post gives you a framework rather than a percentage.
A 6-point checklist for buyers and investors
- Wait for the formal approval letter. Until it arrives, the plan remains a proposal.
- Track the tender and award. Your one-year clock begins there.
- Check the final alignment. A few hundred metres can change who benefits.
- Ask about construction impact. Visit the area at peak hours before you commit.
- Compare rentals, not just sale prices. Rental demand shows commute-driven interest faster.
- Verify RERA registration for any under-construction project, and read the agreement carefully.
FAQs
Has the Shankar Chowk flyover been approved?
The Haryana government has cleared DLF’s proposal for a three-lane flyover and underpass near Shankar Chowk. However, the Tribune reports that the formal approval letter hasn’t been issued yet. DLF still needs to finalise the design and alignment before the project moves to tender.
Who will pay for the Shankar Chowk flyover and underpass?
DLF will pay the entire cost, estimated at ₹130–140 crore. Government funds aren’t involved. Officials describe this as the first such project in north India where a builder funds this kind of infrastructure independently.
How long will construction take?
Officials expect about one year after the project is awarded. The exact schedule will be set after the tender process. Since the flyover comes first, it may open before the underpass.
Will the flyover increase property prices in Cyber City and DLF Phase 1–5?
It may support demand by cutting commute friction, but no verified data shows a specific price impact. Outcomes depend on location, supply and market conditions. Treat the flyover as one positive factor, not a guarantee.
Where exactly will the flyover run?
It starts at the U-turn underpass near Ambience Mall and runs towards Cyber City. It sits parallel to the existing flyover and above the service road. The underpass begins at Moulsari Avenue and passes beneath the expressway towards Delhi.
Thinking about property near Cyber City?
Infrastructure news is only useful if it changes a decision. If you’re weighing DLF Phase 1–5 resale, Golf Course Road or Cyber City commercial space, talk to us first. Global Realty Solutions is a RERA-registered channel partner. We’ll help you compare options on actual commute, rentals and paperwork, and we won’t sell you a price forecast.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It isn’t financial or investment advice. Property values can rise or fall, and no returns are assured. Project details may change after publication (as of 28 September 2026).
References
- The Tribune, “Haryana govt clears DLF’s proposal to build flyover, underpass near Gurugram’s Ambience Mall,” 20 Sep 2026. tribuneindia.com
- DNP India, “Gurugram News: Haryana Approves DLF’s ₹140 Crore Flyover and Underpass Plan Near Shankar Chowk.” dnpindia.in
- Hindustan Times (Gurgaon), “Hry clears plan for underpass, flyover near Shankar Chowk,” 17 Sep 2026. pressreader.com
- Haryana eKhabar, new expressway entry point near Shankar Chowk, 24 Nov 2025. haryanaekhabar.com
- Hindustan Times, “8-lane Gurgaon flyover opens to traffic” (Hero Honda Chowk), 25 Jul 2017. pressreader.com
- Wikipedia, “Cyber City, Gurgaon” (Cyber City–MG Road flyover, 2015). wikipedia.org
