Union Minister Nitin Gadkari gave approval

Prayagraj, 7 Oct (HS):

People will soon be relieved from the daily traffic jams and heavy

traffic on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur National Highway No. 35. Union Minister for

Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has formally approved a plan to widen

the road from two to four lanes, according to a statement to Members of

Parliament.

MP representative Vinay Kushwaha stated that MP Ujjwal Raman

Singh personally met Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on March

6, 2026, to inform him of the traffic jams on the Mirzapur road and, fearing

the situation would worsen in the future, submitted a letter demanding road

widening. The Ministry of Road Transport has taken cognizance of this decision.

In his letter, the MP drew attention to the long traffic jams at the Mughari

toll plaza and the inconvenience caused to travelers and pilgrims.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a letter to the MP, stated

that a detailed report has been received from officials of the National

Highways Authority of India (NHAI). A consultant has been appointed to prepare

a detailed project report (DPR) for the project, and the report is in progress.

Traffic will be safe and jam-free: The four-laning of the

highway will make travel between Prayagraj and Mirzapur safer, smoother, and

more jam-free. This will provide significant relief to local residents as well

as pilgrims visiting the area.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi