New Infrastructure Project to Decongest Panchkula & Zirakpur

In a significant move to alleviate traffic congestion in Panchkula and Zirakpur, near Chandigarh, the PM Modi-led cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) has greenlit the construction of a six-lane Zirakpur bypass. This ambitious project, costing Rs 1878 crore, spans 19.2 km across Punjab and Haryana, promising a smoother route to Himachal.

Project Highlights and Benefits

The bypass will start from the junction with NH-7 (Zirakpur-Patiala) and end at the junction with NH-5 (Zirakpur-Parwanoo), effectively bypassing the heavily congested areas of Zirakpur and Panchkula. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the project's role in reducing travel time and ensuring hassle-free traffic movement on NH-7, NH-5, and NH-152.

A Step Towards Urban Decongestion

This initiative is part of a broader strategy to decongest the Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali urban agglomeration by developing a comprehensive road network. The Zirakpur bypass is a critical component of this plan, aiming to divert traffic from Patiala, Delhi, and Mohali Aerocity, thereby providing direct connectivity to Himachal.