Varanasi to Construct 21-Km Elevated Corridor Along Varuna River
Varanasi to get 21-km long elevated Varuna corridor, DPR submitted
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A Detailed Project Report for a 21-kilometre elevated road corridor along the Varuna River in Varanasi, India, has been submitted to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Estimated to cost ₹6,000 crore (approximately $720 million USD), the corridor aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to key locations.
- 01The elevated corridor will span 21 kilometers along the Varuna River.
- 02Estimated project cost is around ₹6,000 crore (approximately $720 million USD).
- 03The corridor will connect National Highway-31 and the Varanasi Ring Road.
- 04It will facilitate direct access for travelers from Lucknow, Jaunpur, and Prayagraj to Namo Ghat.
- 05Construction will involve a section of land managed by the Cantonment Board, pending Ministry of Defence approval.
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The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a 21-kilometre elevated road corridor along the Varuna River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, has been submitted to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This project, estimated to cost ₹6,000 crore (approximately $720 million USD), aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Varanasi by connecting National Highway-31 (NH-31) with the Varanasi Ring Road. The corridor will allow travelers from nearby cities such as Lucknow, Jaunpur, and Prayagraj to reach Namo Ghat directly, facilitating easier access to the famous Baba Kashi Vishwanath Temple via boat, thus bypassing the city's congested roads. The construction will be managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and will include a stretch passing through 2.5655 acres of land managed by the Cantonment Board Varanasi, which is currently awaiting approval from the Ministry of Defence.
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The elevated corridor is expected to significantly reduce travel time for commuters and enhance accessibility to major religious sites, benefiting both local residents and tourists.
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