Gurugram, Feb. 10 -- The GMDA has appointed a consultant to prepare an integrated station area development plan for Gurugram railway station and its influence zone, aimed at improving access, traffic management, and reducing congestion. The project includes planning multimodal interchange, passenger facilities, shelters, covered walkways, kiosks, wayfinding systems, lighting, CCTV, and universal accessibility. The authority will create designated pick-up, drop-off, and holding areas and manage parking. Utility and drainage systems will be augmented. A senior GMDA official said the authority plans to develop the areas into a smart transport hub. "The railway station already witnesses a large number of commuters and the proposed Gurugram metro spur and the Bhondsi metro will ensure heavy traffic for which measures are being taken in advance. A consultant has been given the task of creating a project report for this entire work," he said. "We're working to improve road connectivity with major roads around the station. The main objective is to decongest Old Gurugram and have an integrated transport service," the official said. Separately, GMDA is hiring a consultant to examine the feasibility of constructing an elevated road from Gurugram railway station to Sector 5, to Atul Kataria Chowk, and up to Dundahera on Old Delhi road....