MVDA plans 4-lane road along 12-km Mathura-Vrindavan railway track
MVDA vice-chairperson Laxmi Nagappan said the project would provide an additional commuting route and help ease congestion on existing roads. Agra : In a major infrastructure push aimed at easing traffic congestion in the temple towns of Mathura and Vrindavan, the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority (MVDA) plans to build a four-lane road along the old railway track connecting Mathura and Vrindavan, creating an alternative route between the temple towns.
The 12-km corridor, which has received in-principle approval from Uttar Pradesh govt, will connect key religious destinations, including Shri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura and Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan. The first phase will cover the construction of an approximately 4-km elevated road between Machhli Phatak and Masani in Mathura. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Agra | Silver Rate in Agra | Bank Holidays in Agra | Public Holidays in Agra | Agra AQI | Weather in Agra | Petrol Price in Agra | Diesel Price in Agra | CNG Price in Agra | LPG Price in Agra Stay updated with the latest Agra news.
The road will not merely serve as an alternative route but will be developed as a comprehensive transport corridor with facilities such as parking and commercial utilities, according to the proposed plan. It will also help streamline vehicular movement and improve traffic management in the twin cities,” she said. The plan also includes provisions for a possible metro service in the future. MVDA is preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for the project. The remaining stretch will be developed in the second phase. Provision for a possible future metro network is also being considered while preparing the DPR. The corridor is also expected to link the Masani area with the national highway and improve access between Mathura and Vrindavan. “Besides benefiting local residents, the project is expected to make travel easier for pilgrims visiting temples and exploring Braj. She added that the DPR would be submitted to the state govt later this month. Download the TOI App.
Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad vice-chairman Shailjakant Mishra chaired a meeting to review the DPR in Mathura on Friday.