Kurukshetra Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena announced on Saturday that the long-awaited Kurukshetra bypass project has received official approval. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will soon initiate the implementation process, beginning with land acquisition.
Land Acquisition and Route Details
According to the deputy commissioner, approximately 217 hectares of land will be acquired for the 27.9-kilometer bypass corridor. The project will affect land across 25 villages, including 24 villages in the Thanesar subdivision and one village in the Pehowa subdivision.
The proposed bypass will pass through the southern part of Kurukshetra. The route will begin near Indbari, close to Jyotisar, on the Kurukshetra-Pehowa road and extend up to Mathana village. Along its alignment, it will connect Jyotisar, Kirmach Road, Amin Road, State Highway 6, MDR-119, and National Highway 44. The bypass will ultimately terminate at Mathana village on State Highway 6.
Traffic Relief and Urban Planning Benefits
Meena described the bypass as one of the most significant infrastructure projects for Kurukshetra, stating that it will provide major relief from traffic congestion and address several long-standing transportation challenges in the district. Officials believe the project would significantly ease traffic pressure within Kurukshetra city. At present, vehicle movement towards Delhi is substantially higher than traffic heading towards Ambala, leading to congestion on city roads. Once operational, the bypass will divert through traffic away from the urban core, reducing crowding and improving travel efficiency.
Meena also emphasized the project's long-term urban planning benefits. By routing traffic outside the city's developed areas, the bypass will facilitate future urban expansion while preserving opportunities for planned growth. In addition, the project is expected to generate economic benefits for the district by improving connectivity and supporting regional development.
