₹ 2100 Crore Southern Bypass Announced for Bareilly to Ease Traffic and Boost Connectivity
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently announced the approval of a 30-kilometre southern bypass at a cost of ₹ 2,100 crore. This strategic project is set to significantly ease the congestion in the city, improving the daily commute for residents and travellers alike. The bypass, which will span from Jhumka Chauraha in Dhantia village to Invertis University, will link two crucial national highways — NH-24 (Moradabad-Bareilly) and NH-530B (Budaun-Bareilly). The project is designed to provide an efficient and seamless route for vehicles, bypassing the city centre and thus reducing traffic bottlenecks.
Minister Gadkari shared the details of the project on social media platform X, emphasising the bypass’s importance for better traffic flow and improved road safety. “The 30-km-long bypass will feature a four-lane divided carriageway, with six-lane structures at key junctions, including a trumpet interchange at Invertis University on NH-30,” he said. He further mentioned that the construction of grade separators along this route will ensure smoother, faster, and safer travel through the region. The bypass is expected to benefit a wide range of commuters, from local residents to those travelling between major cities like Delhi and Lucknow. For the people of Bareilly, who have long struggled with traffic congestion, this project comes as a major relief. The city, which has faced persistent traffic jams, especially at key intersections, will experience a significant reduction in gridlock, making daily commutes faster and more efficient.
Aonla Member of Parliament (MP) Neeraj Maurya, a Samajwadi Party member, welcomed the announcement, calling it a long-overdue improvement for Bareilly and the surrounding districts. “This bypass will help ease the traffic jams that have been a major issue for years. It is a huge relief for everyone living in the area,” Maurya said. Similarly, Chhatarpal Gangwar, the BJP MP from Bareilly, expressed his optimism about the project, noting that it will not only reduce travel time but also catalyse the city’s development. “This bypass will greatly benefit travellers going between Delhi and Lucknow, enabling them to bypass Bareilly entirely. This will not only speed up travel but will also help in enhancing the city’s overall development,” Gangwar added.
The bypass will be a critical addition to Bareilly’s infrastructure, particularly as the city has been grappling with rapid urbanisation and increasing traffic volumes. With the bypass in place, it is expected that travel times for long-distance commuters will be reduced significantly, offering a faster route between the northern and central regions of Uttar Pradesh. While the announcement has been met with widespread approval, there have been no official comments from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Bareilly officials regarding the timeline for the project’s completion or its potential challenges. However, the government’s focus on easing traffic congestion and improving road safety has been reiterated by officials across the board. The approval of the 30-km southern bypass for Bareilly is a promising development for the city and the state of Uttar Pradesh. Once completed, it will not only improve the daily commute for locals but also serve as a critical route for intercity travel, helping to alleviate congestion and accelerate the region’s economic growth.
