2026.03.07 (Vrindavan Today News): Residents of Mathura and Vrindavan have finally received long-awaited relief as the proposed four-lane road connecting the two sacred towns has received official approval. Yogi Adityanath has given the green signal for the project during his recent Vrindavan visit and directed the officials to begin work on the new route at the earliest.
The four-lane road will be developed along the corridor where an old railway track once existed. The project is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Mathura and Vrindavan, reduce traffic congestion, and strengthen the local economy. Officials estimate that the new road could reduce traffic jams on the busy route by nearly 70 percent.
For many years, a rail bus operated between Mathura Junction and Vrindavan on this track. In 2022, the railway authorities proposed converting the line into a broad-gauge railway corridor, with plans to run trains every 15 minutes. The proposal also included the construction of several underpasses and foot overbridges.
However, the plan faced strong opposition from local residents and civic groups. They argued that the railway line would divide the urban area into sections, hamper city development, and worsen existing traffic and drainage problems. Beginning in 2022, people in Mathura – Vrindavan launched sustained protests and discussions, firmly advocating that the corridor be developed as a road instead of a railway line.
Prominent local leaders and citizens maintained that a road would better serve the growing needs of pilgrims, residents, and businesses. They also suggested that, if necessary in the future, a metro or modern rail system could be planned separately.
The issue gained momentum with the intervention of Hema Malini, who held several rounds of discussions with railway officials. After extensive deliberations and representations from local stakeholders, the railway authorities announced in 2025 that the rail line would be permanently closed.
Following this decision, demands intensified for the land to be transferred to the Public Works Department for road construction. With the Chief Minister’s approval now in place, the project is set to move forward.
Local residents, business leaders, and civic organizations have welcomed the announcement, describing it as a milestone for the region. They believe the new road will not only ease chronic traffic congestion but also open up fresh opportunities for tourism, trade, and employment.
Observers say that if the project is executed with proper planning and engineering, the Mathura–Vrindavan four-lane road could become a transformative development, creating a smoother, faster, and more efficient link between the two historic cities while supporting their growing spiritual and economic significance.
