Places to See in Faridabad
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3 public-works wonders, catalogued in Faridabad, Haryana — every entry sourced from news reports, RTI replies and civic archives.
Faridabad has spent no small sum on attractions of unmatched ambition. Below, ranked as filed, are the public-works entries every visitor should know about before their next trip through the city. Whichever route you take, the guide covers what to see, its current status, and roughly how much it cost the public to build.
1960s Bridge Over Gurgaon Canal Collapses Under Truck Traffic
A decades-old, poorly maintained bridge over the Gurgaon canal in Ballabgarh collapsed into a V-shape on a Friday evening while heavy trucks were crossing, trapping several vehicles in the water; no fatalities reported.
Gaunchi Drain — "Waste to Wealth" Project Still Leaking Sewage
A 10km stormwater drain launched in 2021 under the central "Waste to Wealth" mission was found four years later to still be leaking an estimated 1,002 million litres of contaminated water daily into the river, with the channel remaining choked.
Ballabhgarh–Sohna Railway Overbridge Widening — 8 Years Stalled
A four-laning project for this ROB, announced in 2016, has been stalled for eight years without construction beginning, due to unresolved land-acquisition disputes over ~360 yards of land held by multiple claimants and disagreements over compensation.
Frequently Asked
Visitor questions
What is the number one place to see in Faridabad?
Our editors rank by a mix of visitor rating and sheer audacity. Scroll the list below — it's ordered as filed, oldest first.
Are these attractions safe to visit?
Define 'safe'. Daylight visits are advised. Maintain distance from open manholes, leaning structures, and anything under active repair. We accept no liability; neither does anyone else, which is rather the theme.
How much did these projects cost?
Where public figures exist, they're listed on each attraction's page, sourced from tenders, budgets and RTI replies. Several projects have no publicly disclosed final cost — that's noted too.
Can I suggest an attraction for this guide?
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