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Lalitpur Road Widening Project to Relieve 3km Traffic Jams
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News18•19-10-2026, 07:20
Lalitpur Road Widening Project to Relieve 3km Traffic Jams
- •The 3-kilometer route from Jail Chauraha via Elite Chauraha to Galla Mandi and the highway in Lalitpur is set to be widened.
- •The road width will be increased from 7.5 meters to 10 meters, transforming it from 24 feet to 33 feet.
- •A budget of Rs 14.64 crore has been allocated for this project to eliminate severe traffic jams and encroachment issues.
- •The Public Works Department has initiated the tender process while awaiting final government approval to expedite construction.
Key Questions Answered
A total of Rs 14.64 crore will be spent on widening the approximately 3-kilometer-long route from Jail Chauraha via Elite Chauraha to Galla Mandi and up to the highway in Lalitpur.
The existing 7.5-meter-wide road (about 24 feet) will be increased to 10 meters, making the new width approximately 33 feet to help ease traffic congestion.
The Public Works Department is handling the project, and according to Executive Engineer Vijay Chandra, the tender process has already started while awaiting final government approval.
