Uttar Pradesh is set to receive a major boost to its road infrastructure as Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launches a series of National Highway projects worth approximately ₹3,677 crore in Jaunpur on Thursday.
The programme, scheduled to take place in Mungra Badshahpur, includes the inauguration of completed road projects, foundation stone laying ceremonies and the commencement of construction work on new infrastructure projects.
According to reports, the eight projects are aimed at improving road connectivity across Jaunpur and neighbouring districts, reducing traffic congestion and strengthening transportation links across the Purvanchal region.
Three projects to be inaugurated
Among the major developments are three completed road projects with a combined investment of approximately ₹3,210 crore.
These include the 12-kilometre Jaunpur Bypass, constructed at a cost of around ₹128 crore, and the two-lane Machhlishahr–Bhadohi road project, which involved an investment of approximately ₹627 crore.
Another major project is the four-lane bypass infrastructure on the Raebareli–Prayagraj section of National Highway 30. Developed at an estimated cost of ₹1,078 crore, it includes bypasses at Jagatpur, Babuganj, Unchahar and Alapur, along with a bridge over the Sai River.
The inauguration programme also includes the Raebareli–Prayagraj Link Road, constructed at an estimated cost of ₹1,505 crore.
New road and bridge projects to improve connectivity
The programme also includes new projects intended to address traffic bottlenecks and improve connectivity within Jaunpur.
A four-kilometre Mungra Badshahpur Bypass, estimated to cost ₹198 crore, is among the projects scheduled for foundation stone laying. Another proposed project involves the construction of a 4.7-kilometre four-lane road on National Highway 128A, connecting Lata Mangeshkar Tiraha to Prasad Institute, at an estimated cost of ₹33 crore.
Other projects include a bridge over the Sai River on NH-135A, estimated to cost ₹16 crore, and a 1.5-kilometre road overbridge in the Mariahu area, with an estimated investment of ₹92 crore.
The proposed infrastructure is expected to improve movement between important towns and reduce pressure on congested urban roads.
What does this mean for Purvanchal?
Jaunpur occupies an important position in eastern Uttar Pradesh’s regional road network. Improved highway connectivity can facilitate the movement of agricultural produce, goods and passengers while strengthening links between smaller towns and larger commercial centres.
The projects also form part of the broader infrastructure development efforts in the region. In March 2024, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced the foundation laying of 10 National Highway projects worth approximately ₹10,000 crore in Jaunpur.
The government had highlighted the Prayagraj–Dohrighat corridor as an important connectivity initiative linking Prayagraj, Jaunpur and Azamgarh. The four-lane corridor is designed to connect major highways, railway stations and airports while improving access to commercial centres.
However, the benefits of the newly announced infrastructure will ultimately depend on timely construction, effective implementation and the completion of projects according to their scheduled timelines.
With investments spanning bypasses, four-lane roads, bridges and highway links, the latest initiative represents another significant step towards strengthening Uttar Pradesh‘s road infrastructure and
