181 km Greenfield Project to Begin Soon in Rajasthan, Easing Travel Between Jaipur and Delhi News24 –
Kotputli-Kishangarh Expressway: There is good news for Rajasthan commuters, as preparations for the construction of the Kotputli-Kishangarh six-lane Greenfield Expressway, one of the state government’s ambitious projects have now reached their final stages. This expressway is soon set to become a reality.
181 km Expressway to Boost Connectivity to Delhi
This 181-kilometer expressway will begin at NH-48 and NH-448 in Kishangarh and end at Paniyala (NH-148B) in Kotputli. Once constructed and operational, the expressway will significantly reduce the distance between Kotputli and Kishangarh in Rajasthan. Currently, it takes approximately 5 hours to travel the 225 kilometers, but once the expressway is complete, this distance can be covered in just 2 hours. Moreover, it will also facilitate devotees of Khatu Shyam Ji by reducing travel time to the temple. It will also enhance travel between Jaipur and Delhi with improved connectivity.
About the Project, Construction to Begin Soon!
According to a report by Amar Ujala, approximately 1,679 hectares of land will be acquired for the project, with an estimated cost of around Rs 6,906 crore. This expressway will pass through the Gavadi area of Neem Ka Thana. The road will be about 100 meters wide and 15 feet high. Construction work is expected to begin in December this year.
This six-lane greenfield expressway will improve connectivity in the state, by connecting Kotputli, Makrana, Nawa, Rupangarh, Kuchaman City, Renwal, Khatu Shyamji, Ringas, Palsana, Khandela, Pachkodia, Anantpura, Deodhi-Kodi, Jaitpura, Rojdi, Akoda, Naraina, Dudu to Kishangarh. The route will pass through a total of five districts.
The project is one of nine greenfield expressways announced in the state budget. The other projects are: Jaipur-Bhilwara (193 Km), Bikaner-Kotputli (295 Km) Beawar-Bharatpur (342 Km), Jalore-Jhalawar (402 Km), Ajmer-Banswara (358 Km), Jaipur-Phalodi (345 Km), and Sri Ganganagar-Kotputli (290 Km). Earlier, there were reports that Rajasthan cabinet has already approved a budget for DPR preparation of these expressways.