Greater Southern Peripheral Road (Greater SPR): Status and Impact

The Greater Southern Peripheral Road (Greater SPR or GSPR) is a proposed road that would carry traffic across Gurugram's southern edge toward Manesar. It would give vehicles an alternative to NH-48 through the city. Our earlier article described a 90-metre-wide "Gurugram–Manesar Expressway" with a fixed alignment and phases, and predicted a real estate boom. Much of that was based on early plans that have since changed. This update separates what is reported in 2026 from older proposals, and explains how a buyer should treat the project.

A short history of the idea

• 2016: HUDA, now Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), was reported to be planning a Greater SPR. It was described as starting near Mehrauli in Delhi and running along Gurugram's southern fringe to meet NH-8 (now NH-48) near IMT Manesar. HUDA was to acquire the land and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to build the road. Financing was not settled.
• Later years: Several versions of the alignment were discussed, including a phase linking NH-48, MG Road and Gurugram–Faridabad Road through the Aravalli area. None of these went to construction. Our original article presented one of them as a settled plan.
• 2026: The project was revived in the Haryana budget for 2026-27, according to media reports. In mid-2026 reports said HSVP had begun acquiring land.

What is reported in 2026

News reports from June and August 2026 describe the current version as follows:

• Purpose: to connect Gurugram, Manesar and the Delhi–Jaipur highway, extending westward from the existing SPR toward IMT Manesar.
• Land: about 670 acres across 14 villages, in two phases (roughly 276 acres and 394 acres). Phase 1 villages reported include Bahrampur, Maidawas, Ullawas, Kadarpur, Dhumaspur and Badshahpur. Phase 2 villages reported include Manesar, Aklimpur, Shikohpur, Tikli, Sakatpur, Naurangpur, Bar Gurjar and Nainwal.
• Cost and compensation: reports put the land cost at close to Rs 6,000 crore, with compensation reportedly in the Rs 6–11 crore per acre range depending on location.
• Not yet public: final alignment drawings, road width, construction agency, tender dates and a completion timeline.

These details come from secondary news reports, not from a published HSVP notification we could review. Before relying on them, check the land acquisition notices issued under the Right to Fair Compensation Act. These are published in the Haryana Government Gazette and through the Deputy Commissioner's office.

How it fits the wider road network

The existing SPR runs from Gurugram–Faridabad Road and Sohna Road to NH-48 near Kherki Daula. It is itself due for upgrades: in January 2026 GMDA described plans for an elevated SPR, starting with a 5.3 km Vatika Chowk–NH-48 stretch. A Greater SPR would continue that east–west movement beyond NH-48 toward Manesar. Together with the Dwarka Expressway to the north and the KMP Expressway to the west, it would create more ring-road-style options around the city.

The Gurugram–Manesar Urban Complex Final Development Plan 2031 sets the land-use framework for the sectors along this belt. Our original article quoted specific sector designations (for example, wholesale markets in particular sectors and an affordable-housing density figure for Sector 68). Plans like these can be amended, so check the current DTCP development plan and any later amendments rather than relying on older summaries. Our master plan land-use guide explains how.

What it could mean for property, and what it does not

Road projects can lift land and housing values along their routes. Gurugram's own history shows how long that can take. The Dwarka Expressway was conceived around 2006 and opened in full only in 2025. The original SPR took years longer than planned because of land disputes.

• Land acquisition is the first real milestone. Award declarations and possession of land, rather than announcements, show that a project is moving.
• Construction award is the second. Until a contractor is appointed and work starts, timelines are aspirational.
• Prices often move ahead of delivery. If a project's marketing leans on "upcoming" Greater SPR access, ask how much of the asking price already assumes that benefit. Our guide to infrastructure premium versus hype sets out a method.
• Land near the alignment carries legal risk. If you are buying agricultural land or plots nearby, confirm whether any part is notified for acquisition. Also check Aravalli and forest-related restrictions; see our Aravalli land buyer guide.

Environmental and practical concerns

Any alignment near the Aravalli foothills raises questions about forest land, wildlife movement and drainage. Projects in this zone often need forest and environmental clearances, and these can change routes. Residents along existing roads have also raised waterlogging and service-road issues on SPR itself. A new corridor will need drainage and last-mile links to deliver real benefits.

What to watch next

1. Publication of land acquisition awards and the start of land possession.
2. A finalised alignment with road width and interchanges, published by HSVP or GMDA.
3. Environmental clearance, where required.
4. Tender award and a construction schedule.

For a view of how infrastructure has historically affected Gurugram prices, see our SPR investment guide, which also covers the existing corridor's upgrades.

How NStay Homes can help

NStay Homes tracks infrastructure notices for Gurugram and can help you check whether a property you are considering is affected by an acquisition notification or a proposed alignment, and how much of its price rests on future roads. Speak to NStay Homes advisor Naresh Shekhawat on 911 911 9605.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Greater SPR under construction?

Not as of October 2026. Reports from mid-2026 say land acquisition has started, but no construction contract or completion timeline has been published.

How much land is being acquired for the Greater SPR?

Media reports in 2026 cite about 670 acres across 14 villages, in two phases of roughly 276 and 394 acres. Confirm details in the official acquisition notices.

Is the Greater SPR the same as the existing SPR?

No. The existing Southern Peripheral Road links Gurugram–Faridabad Road and Sohna Road to NH-48. The Greater SPR is a separate proposed extension running further west toward Manesar.

Should I buy property now because of the Greater SPR?

Treat it as a possible long-term benefit, not a certainty. Base your decision on the property's current access, approvals and pricing, and assume a long timeline for the road.