Construction of Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway will be completed by February, know its importance

Bandikui-Jaipur Highway Update: connecting Jaipur and Delhi Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway construction of which Delhi-Mumbai Expressway which is being built to connect Jaipur to Jaipur, is running behind schedule. It was targeted to be completed by November 2023, but now it is likely to be completed by February 2024.

Balveer Singh Yadav, Dausa Project Director, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), informed that the main reasons for the delay in the work are land acquisition problems and hurdles in the construction of the Railway Overbridge (ROB).

Due to delay in construction of expressway

1. Land acquisition problem in Bagrana,
   • Clover leaf construction near Bagrana delayed land acquisition.
   • It is located on the Jaipur-Agra Highway, from where the expressway begins.
2. Railway Overbridge (ROB) near Bandikui,
   • Delay in construction of ROB on the railway line in Colva village is also one of the main reasons.
   • Construction work began in November 2022 and was scheduled to be completed by November 2023.

Expressway likely to be completed by February 2024

NHAI has now claimed that this expressway will be ready by February 2024.

• This four-lane expressway connects Jaipur to Bagrana starting near Bandikui Will be connected to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
• Sohna-Dausa section The project was announced after the inauguration of.

Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway: Benefits for travelers

1. time saving,
   • due to the construction of the expressway Jaipur to Delhi The journey will take 3 to 3.5 hours.
   • The distance between Jaipur and Delhi is also approximately 20 kilometers Will reduce.
2. better connectivity,
   • There will be seamless connection from Jaipur to Bandikui, and then from Bandikui to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
   • This route will give the option of easy access to Gurugram and Delhi.
3. Convenience for drivers,
   • This expressway will be more convenient and time saving as compared to the present route.

Important facts and progress

• start of construction,
  Construction work began in November 2022.
• reason for delay,
  • Problems in land acquisition.
  • Delay in railway overbridge construction.
• current situation,
  The work was targeted to be completed by December 2023, but now it will be completed by February 2024.
• cost and expansion,
  The project expenditure and route expansion plan is under the Gati Shakti Framework of NHAI.

Importance of Expressway: Speeding up regional development

1. economic development,
   • Better connectivity between Jaipur and Delhi will boost trade and tourism.
   • New development opportunities will arise in the areas around the expressway.
2. transportation improvements,
   • There will be reduction in freight transportation time.
   • There will be convenient travel for passengers and vehicles.
3. national importance,
   • This expressway will work to connect the major economic corridors of India.
   • After connecting with Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, it will play an important role in the development of Rajasthan.