Bareilly’s Traffic Woes To End? Nitin Gadkari Announces Rs 2,100 Crore, 30-Km Southern Bypass Connecting National Highways

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced the approval of a 30-km-long southern bypass for Bareilly city, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance commuting efficiency.

In a post on platform X, Gadkari shared that the project, costing Rs 2,100 crore, will start near Jhumka Chauraha in Dhantia village on National Highway (NH)-530 and end near Invertis University with a Trumpet interchange on NH-30.

Gadkari emphasised the significance of the bypass, stating, "The project consists of a four-lane divided carriageway with six-lane structures bypassing Bareilly city to provide a seamless connection between NH-24 (Moradabad-Bareilly) and NH-530B (Budaun-Bareilly). Construction of a four-lane with grade separators on this route will ensure smooth and safe traffic flow, significantly reducing congestion and improving road safety in Bareilly.”

The bypass is anticipated to be a major relief for Bareilly residents and neighboring districts. Aonla MP and Samajwadi Party leader Neeraj Maurya highlighted the impact, stating, "This comes as a huge relief to not just the people of Bareilly but also residents of the surrounding districts. A ring road was much needed to ease persistent traffic jams in the city."

BJP MP from Bareilly, Chhatarpal Gangwar, added, "The ring road will greatly benefit those travelling between Delhi and Lucknow by bypassing the city. It will not only ease travel but also speed up development in Bareilly.”