With in-principle approval from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has cleared the way for major road development in Kanpur district. In the first phase, construction of 21 critical roads has been sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs 530 crore, aimed at improving traffic flow, boosting regional connectivity, and promoting tourism.
The Public Works Department (PWD) has received a directive from its headquarters to submit a detailed project report (DPR) for each road to facilitate budget allocation and technical approvals. The DPRs are currently being prepared and are expected to be submitted soon.
In this phase, three important road proposals have been approved from each of Kanpur’s 10 assembly constituencies. These projects are considered vital for regional development and include connections to the Defence Corridor, key religious routes like Shobhan Mandir Road, and several roads in rural areas of Bithoor, Bilhaur, and Maharajpur.
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According to PWD Executive Engineer Anup Kumar Mishra, the selection of roads was based on traffic importance, connectivity potential, and developmental impact. He confirmed that once the DPRs are finalised, the budget release process will begin immediately, followed by the launch of construction activities.
The list of roads approved for construction or improvement includes:
-Widening and strengthening of the road from Bakarmandi Rawatpur to Keshav Nagar Armapur culvert
-Repairs from Vijaynagar Sabzi Mandi to Santnagar Square
-Widening of the road from Zoo Square to Karbala Road
-Expansion of Kalyanpur–Bithoor Road to Singhpur Square
-Strengthening Mainavati Bithoor Road (Jageshwar Temple to Singhpur Square)
-Road construction from Baba Pratham to Kanshiram Dalit Colony
-Repairs from Kidwainagar Square via Baradevi to Nandlal Square
-Roadworks from Chawla Market via Parampurwa to Hamirpur Road
-Major widening from Gangapul (Unnao border) to Domanpur GT Road via Karbigwan Railway Station to Keesa Ghat (Fatehpur border)
-GT Road to Kanhaikheda Rahnas Piposi Kharoti widening project
-Lal Bangla to Sanigwan road expansion
-Expansion of Kakwan–Maddupur and Fatehpur Ambarihar roads (Bithoor region)
-Saadh–Parvatkheda–Musafa road development
-Four-lane expansion of Defence Node Ramaipur–Saadh–Jahanabad to Ghatampur–Bindki Road
-Ramaipur Kaindha Devipurwa to Itara road widening
-Construction of Shobhan Mandir Road via Holkapur–Tatarpur
These infrastructure upgrades are part of a larger Rs 5,000 crore road development plan, recently reviewed by the Chief Minister in a meeting with public representatives. Officials have indicated that the remaining proposals under this broader plan will be rolled out in phased approvals.
Once completed, the projects are expected to significantly enhance rural-urban connectivity, ease regional traffic, and support economic and tourism growth across Kanpur district.