Lucknow, May 25 (UNI) In a bid to improve road connectivity and ease traffic congestion, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to invest Rs 6,124 crore in the construction of ring roads, bypasses, and flyovers across the state, official sources said here on Sunday.
Sources said that with the goal of transforming UP into 'Uttam Pradesh', the state government is advancing infrastructure on a large scale, expanding expressways, highways and national and state road networks, while simultaneously addressing the long-standing issue of traffic jams in urban and semi-urban areas.
Sources said that following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directives, the Public Works Department (PWD) has prepared a comprehensive blueprint that outlines road connectivity expansion for the financial year 2025–26. "Under this plan, a total of 62 projects have been identified for implementation," they said.
Sources said that these include the construction of new bypasses, ring roads and flyovers, strategically planned to alleviate traffic pressure and improve the overall transportation network.
Sources said that according to the PWD's roadmap, priority will be given to regions with high population density and heavy vehicular movement. "This initiative not only aims to boost connectivity but will also significantly improve traffic management, offering smoother and safer travel for the public," they said.
It may be noted that various types of industrial parks are being developed at different nodes across the state. In this context, factors like freight movement and road connectivity play a crucial role. Improving road connectivity will not only enhance transportation but also support UP in achieving its goal of becoming a 1 trillion dollar economy.
Sources said that according to the PWD, in the financial year 2025–26, 62 bypasses and ring roads will be constructed, with priority given to municipalities and councils having a population of over one lakh.
"As per the plan, work will be carried out based on proposals submitted by such local bodies, considering population size and priority. However, municipalities and councils where national highways already pass through will not be included in this plan. In those areas, the construction of bypasses and ring roads will be carried out by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)," they said.
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