Vrindavan Today | Bureau Report
April 24, 2026 Mathura: A key obstacle in the proposed four-lane corridor between Mathura and Vrindavan has been resolved, bringing renewed momentum to the long-pending infrastructure project. The ambitious plan not only includes the construction of a four-lane road but also envisions a future rail or mono rail service running above the corridor.
The district administration has prepared a proposal and forwarded it to Indian Railways for approval. As part of the plan, approximately 35 hectares of land will be acquired at an estimated cost of ₹400 crore to facilitate the construction of the roadway.
The project had earlier received a significant push from Yogi Adityanath, who, during his visit to Mathura, directed officials to expedite work after reviewing ongoing development initiatives. The concept of introducing a mono rail system between Mathura and Vrindavan was originally proposed by Member of Parliament Hema Malini. However, the plan had remained stalled due to multiple logistical and administrative hurdles.
In a recent review meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to remove bottlenecks in the four-lane project, alongside strengthening the Braj Chaurasi Kos Parikrama Marg. He also instructed that funds be allocated to the रेलवे for land acquisition and reiterated the long-term vision of operating a train service along the same corridor.
Following these directives, the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority (MVDA) and the district administration have been actively working to resolve pending issues. With the proposal for land funding now submitted, officials are optimistic that approval from the Railways will pave the way for the commencement of construction.
Once completed, the four-lane road is expected to drastically reduce travel time between Mathura and Vrindavan to just a matter of minutes, while also offering a lasting solution to chronic traffic congestion on this heavily used route.
Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue), Dr. Pankaj Verma, confirmed that the proposal for land acquisition funding has been sent to the Railways, and work on the project will begin upon receiving formal approval.
