The long-awaited Vrindavan bypass, aimed at reducing traffic congestion, has received approval from the Central Government. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has sanctioned the project, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) allocating Rs 1,645.72 crore for its construction.
This bypass will offer a direct route from the Agra-Delhi Highway to the Yamuna Expressway, allowing travelers and pilgrims to bypass Vrindavan’s busy streets. Those visiting Thakur Banke Bihari Temple can also use this route to avoid traffic.
Currently, commuters traveling between the Agra-Delhi Highway and Yamuna Expressway must pass through Vrindavan, leading to frequent traffic jams. The new bypass, starting near Jaint at Km 129.32 on the Agra-Delhi Highway, will pass through Sunrakh, cross the Yamuna at Jugalghat, and connect to the expressway near Jahangirpur. Key features of the project include elevated roads and a state-of-the-art hanging bridge over the Yamuna.
A multi-level parking facility spanning 12 hectares will also be constructed in Jahangirpur, accommodating around 3,000 vehicles. Pilgrims and travelers can park here and reach Jugalghat via e-rickshaws or golf carts, reducing the walking distance to Thakur Banke Bihari Temple to just one kilometer.
The bypass is expected to significantly ease traffic in Vrindavan by diverting vehicles away from the city. Currently, visitors park near Rukmini Vihar or Sau Shaiya, requiring a five to six-kilometer commute by e-rickshaw or golf cart. The bypass will cut this distance considerably, providing a more convenient travel experience.
Additionally, the government has sanctioned Rs 150 crore for a corridor around Thakur Banke Bihari Temple, spanning five acres. The new bypass will ensure seamless access to this corridor, with an entry gate planned at Jugalghat.
The per-kilometer construction cost of the Vrindavan bypass is estimated at Rs 107.28 crore, with the total project cost initially projected at Rs 1,769.49 crore. The approval of funds paves the way for land acquisition and early commencement of construction.
SB Singh, Vice President of the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority, stated that the project will significantly improve travel conditions and offer a major relief to commuters.
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