Kurukshetra: Kurukshetra deputy commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena on Saturday announced that approval had been granted for the long-awaited Kurukshetra bypass project, and that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would soon initiate the implementation process, beginning with land acquisition.According to the deputy commissioner, approximately 217 hectares of land will be acquired for the 27.9-km bypass corridor. The project will affect land across 25 villages, including 24 villages in Thanesar subdivision and one village in Pehowa subdivision.Meena described the bypass as one of the most significant infrastructure projects for Kurukshetra, saying it will provide major relief from traffic congestion and address several long-standing transportation challenges in the district.The proposed bypass will pass through the southern part of Kurukshetra. The route will begin near Indbari, close to Jyotisar, on the Kurukshetra-Pehowa road and extend up to Mathana village. Along its alignment, it will connect Jyotisar, Kirmach Road, Amin Road, state highway 6, MDR-119 and national highway 44.The bypass will ultimately terminate at Mathana village on state highway 6.Officials believe the project would significantly ease traffic pressure within Kurukshetra city. At present, vehicle movement towards Delhi is substantially higher than traffic heading towards Ambala, leading to congestion on city roads. Once operational, the bypass will divert through traffic away from the urban core, reducing crowding and improving travel efficiency.Meena also emphasised the project’s long-term urban planning benefits. By routing traffic outside the city’s developed areas, the bypass will facilitate future urban expansion while preserving opportunities for planned growth. In addition, the project is expected to generate economic benefits for the district by improving connectivity and supporting regional development.MSID:: 131411024 413 |
