- This initiative may be a solution for the traffic congestion in Vrindavan
2024.10.03 (Vrindavan Today News): Vrindavan is on the verge of resolving its long-standing traffic congestion issues caused by the influx of external vehicles and frequent traffic jams. A two-way bypass road is set to be constructed, connecting the Delhi-Agra Highway to the Yamuna Expressway, a move that is expected to significantly reduce traffic pressure.
The proposed bypass will start near Jaint, a village close to Vrindavan, and pass over the Yamuna River through Sunrakh and Begumpur before linking to the Yamuna Expressway. Due to the fact that nearly 70 percent of the road will be constructed over the Yamuna River, it will be built as an elevated structure. The proposal, submitted by the Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad (UPBTVP) has received approval from the central government, and preparations for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) are now underway.
At present, Vrindavan sees an influx of more than 100,000 vehicles daily, with pilgrims traveling via both the Yamuna Expressway and the Delhi-Agra Highway. This results in severe traffic congestion on the entry routes and within the city itself. The elevated bypass aims to address these issues by diverting traffic and reducing the vehicle load inside the city, allowing pilgrims to reach the Banke Bihari Temple and other significant religious sites in less time.
The UPBTVP has proposed the road with a budget of ₹3,000 crore (approximately $360 million). The route will start from Jaint on the Agra-Delhi Highway, traverse through Sunrakh and Begumpur villages, and culminate at the Yamuna Expressway. According to Mukesh Sharma, an environmental expert from the UPBTVP, the 14-kilometer-long road will be the first of its kind in the Braj region, with 70 percent of it elevated over the Yamuna River at a height of six meters. A loop will be provided at Begumpur Khadar for ease of ascent and descent, and 12 hectares of land will be designated for parking, enabling pilgrims to park their vehicles and visit the temples in Vrindavan.
This bypass will significantly ease the journey for pilgrims coming from Delhi NCR and Agra, as they will no longer need to navigate the narrow roads of Vrindavan. From Begumpur Khadar, visitors will be able to access Jugul Ghat and the revered Banke Bihari Temple, along with other prominent temples.
Shyam Bahadur Singh, CEO of the Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, confirmed that the DPR for the 14-kilometer stretch is in progress. Once completed, the bypass is expected to greatly enhance the pilgrimage experience for the millions of devotees visiting Vrindavan.
