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Sikar Road Project: RIICO-Bikaner Bypass Link Cleared After 8 Years, Easing Traffic
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News18•28-09-2026, 20:01
Sikar Road Project: RIICO-Bikaner Bypass Link Cleared After 8 Years, Easing Traffic
- •The long-stalled 450-meter road connecting RIICO industrial area to Bikaner Bypass in Sikar city has received Stage-1 forest clearance, paving the way for its completion.
- •The project, pending since 2018, involves diverting 1.35 hectares of forest land in the Smriti Van area for the 100-foot wide road.
- •Once completed, the road will provide a direct link, reducing traffic congestion on city roads caused by heavy vehicles from RIICO.
- •UIT has deposited Rs 23 lakh with the Forest Department for the diversion, with final approval pending fulfillment of conditions.
- •The new connectivity will streamline transport of goods for RIICO units and benefit drivers heading towards Bikaner Highway, alleviating city traffic pressure.
Key Questions Answered
The project was stalled because a 450-meter section of the road passes through forest land in the Smriti Van area, which required a land diversion process.
The construction of this road section will involve the diversion of 1.35 hectares of forest land.
Heavy vehicles like trucks and trolleys will be able to travel directly to the Bikaner Highway instead of entering inner city roads like Jaipur Road, reducing traffic congestion.
