A new initiative by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) promises to revolutionize travel between Ayodhya and Varanasi. The project includes the construction of a high-speed, access-controlled expressway spanning nearly 200 kilometers, designed to drastically reduce travel time. The tendering process for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is already in motion.
Upon completion, this project will allow travel between Ayodhya and Kashi in just two hours. The expressway will integrate with the Purvanchal Expressway, improving connections from Ayodhya to Delhi.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is engaged in several critical projects in Ayodhya, including the 84 Kosi Parikrama Marg, Ram-Janaki Marg (Ayodhya to Janakpur), Ayodhya-Sultanpur and Ayodhya-Jagdishpur Marg, and Ram Van Gaman Marg. Efforts also include the construction of overbridges and underpasses on the Lucknow Highway to improve passenger convenience and the beautification of the Ayodhya bypass, with an investment of Rs 55 crore.
In anticipation of rising city traffic, the ring road project is progressing rapidly. The demarcation process is underway for the first phase of the Ayodhya-Prayagraj Greenfield Access Control 6-lane highway, which will extend to Pratapgarh. Ultimately, these projects will position Ayodhya as a crucial road connectivity center in North India, supporting religious tourism and stimulating trade and industrial growth.