Union Minister Gadkari approves Rs 1645.72 crore Vrindavan Bypass to ease Mathura traffic

ANI April 5, 2025 211 views

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved a significant infrastructure project for Vrindavan, sanctioning a Rs 1,645.72 crore bypass to improve regional connectivity. The 15.34-kilometer six-lane access-controlled bypass will dramatically reduce travel time between major highways and religious sites. Using the Hybrid Annuity Model, the project promises efficient execution and reduced government financial risk. The bypass is expected to substantially ease traffic congestion and improve accessibility to Mathura and Vrindavan's important religious destinations.

"The construction of the Vrindavan bypass will reduce travel time from 1.5 hours to 15 minutes" - Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, April 5: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced the approval of a 15.34-kilometre-long, six-lane access-controlled Vrindavan Bypass project in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs1645.72 crore, is expected to significantly cut travel time and decongest traffic around the pilgrimage town of Vrindavan.

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Major infrastructure project connecting National Highways and Yamuna Expressway

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Hybrid Annuity Model ensures efficient project execution

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Reduces travel time and traffic congestion in Vrindavan

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Enhances connectivity to religious and industrial corridors

In a post on X, Gadkari said the project would be implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), which blends public and private investment to expedite execution while reducing the government's financial risk. The bypass will provide seamless connectivity to three major routes: National Highway 44 (NH-44), the Yamuna Expressway, and NH-530B.

"Construction of 15.34 km long 6-lane Access Controlled Vrindavan Bypass in Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh has been approved at a cost of Rs 1645.72 crore along with pre-construction activities including land acquisition under Hybrid Annuity Mode," Gadkari said on X.

"The construction of the Vrindavan bypass will provide direct connectivity to NH-44 with Yamuna Expressway and NH-530B, reducing travel time from 1.5 hours to 15 minutes. This bypass will reduce traffic congestion in Vrindavan and increase hassle-free access to Vrindavan by providing connectivity to the parking proposed by the state government," Nitin Gadkari said.

The project will facilitate access to religious places in Mathura, Vrindavan and will also enhance connectivity between the industrial corridors, he added.

Earlier on March 25, Nitin Gadkari said that in the next two years, the Indian roads will be better than those of the United States.

"I don't think there is any problem in the road sector. The changes this year and next year will be so significant that earlier I used to say our highway road network would match that of the US, but now I say that within two years, our highway network will be even better than the US," he added.

Gadkari exuded confidence that India will surpass the US in EV adoption and manufacturing in the next five years.

The Union Minister explained the ministry's works and added that the distance between cities such as Delhi, Dehradun, Jaipur, or Bengaluru will drastically reduce.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is such a welcome move! The traffic in Vrindavan during peak seasons is unbearable. Cutting travel time from 1.5 hours to just 15 minutes is incredible 🙌 Hope they complete it on schedule.
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Priya M.
While the project sounds promising, I hope they've done proper environmental impact assessments. Mathura-Vrindavan is an ecologically sensitive area with the Yamuna river nearby. Development shouldn't come at nature's cost.
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Sanjay T.
About time! The current roads are a nightmare during pilgrimages. This will be a game-changer for devotees visiting the holy towns. Kudos to the government for prioritizing infrastructure in religious tourism hubs.
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Ananya P.
The Hybrid Annuity Model seems like a smart approach. Public-private partnerships can really speed up infrastructure projects. Hope this becomes a model for other congested pilgrimage routes too! 🙏
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Vikram S.
I appreciate the vision, but claiming Indian roads will surpass US roads in 2 years seems overly ambitious. Let's focus on quality construction and timely completion rather than making bold comparisons.
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Neha R.
As someone who visits Vrindavan regularly, this news makes me so happy! The current traffic situation really takes away from the spiritual experience. Can't wait for the bypass to be operational! 😊

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Nitin Gadkari Vrindavan Bypass Infrastructure Development Uttar Pradesh Road Transport National Highways
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