Road Access and Connectivity

When buying an individual house, road access and connectivity are critical factors — not just for convenience, but also for future property value, emergency access, and quality of life.

Here’s what to check:

🛣️ 1. Road Access to the House

✅ Check:

• Type of Road in Front:
• BT (Blacktop/Tar): Ideal, smooth access
• CC Road (Cement Concrete): Durable, low maintenance
• Gravel/Mud/Kuccha: Poor access, seasonal issues
• Width of the Road:
• 30 ft or more = Good for 4-wheelers, visitors, two-way traffic
• 20–30 ft = Manageable for smaller cars
• <20 ft = May face issues with car parking, fire/rescue vehicle access
• Road Ownership:
• Panchayat / Municipality / GHMC / HMDA / BDA = Public road
• Private Layout Road = Ensure it’s not encroached and legally accessible
• Dead End or Shared Pathway = Confirm legal right of way (ROW)

📍 2. Connectivity to Key Locations

DestinationIdeal Travel TimeOffice/Work Hub<45 minutesSchool<30 minutesHospital<20 minutesGrocery / Market<15 minutesBus Stop / Metro Station<10 minutesAirport / RailwayWithin 1–1.5 hours

🔍 Tip: Test real travel time during peak hours.

🛤️ 3. Public Transport Availability

• Nearby bus stop or auto/taxi stand
• Access to Metro / Suburban railway (if in city)
• Availability of app-based cab services (Ola/Uber)

Ask neighbors: Do they face transport issues?

🌆 4. Upcoming Infrastructure

Check for:

• Proposed new roads, highways, metro expansion
• RERA or Town Planning websites for area development maps
• Avoid plots close to proposed flyovers/railways that may cause noise or demolition risk

🌧️ 5. Drainage & Road Conditions

• Any water logging during rains?
• Check storm water drains on both sides of the road
• Is the road maintained by local body?

🔦 6. Street Lighting & Safety

• Are there working street lights?
• Are roads lit at night?
• Ask locals if area is safe for walking after dark

🛑 7. Red Flags to Avoid

• Encroached or disputed approach roads
• Water stagnation on road
• No legal road access (landlocked property)
• Sharp slopes or narrow turns near the house
• Loud noise zones (main road traffic, factories, railway tracks)

📄 Legal Note:

• Always verify road access in the Sale Deed or Layout Plan.
• If it’s a private road, ensure a registered right of way (ROW) document exists.