Mathura to Get Major Connectivity Boost as ₹1,645 Crore Link Road Gets Approval

Travelers heading to Mathura and Vrindavan will soon experience smoother journeys, as the long-awaited plan to link the Yamuna Expressway with the Delhi-Agra National Highway has been approved. The ₹1,645 crore project, initiated by the UP Braj Tirtha Vikas Parishad, received the green light on the final day of the 2024-25 financial year.

According to officials, the six-lane road will stretch for 15 kilometers and connect near the 101st km of the Yamuna Expressway at Jaint, leading directly to the Delhi-Agra Highway. A Yamuna River bridge is also part of the project.

First Phase: Land Acquisition and Highway Connectivity

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will soon begin the process of requesting land from the Uttar Pradesh government for the project’s initial phase. The plan has been in development for three years and now moves forward with a budget allocation of ₹150 crore for FY 2024-25.

Shyam Bahadur Singh, CEO of Braj Tirtha Vikas Parishad and Vice President of Mathura-Vrindavan Vikas Authority, confirmed the update. He emphasized that the new route will greatly improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion, especially for tourists and devotees.

Enhanced Access and Pilgrim Facilities in Vrindavan

A dedicated exit gate for Vrindavan will allow travelers from Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh to enter the city smoothly. In addition to the new road, a multi-level parking facility with space for 3,000 vehicles will be developed near the entrance to Vrindavan.

A new bridge over the Yamuna connecting Jugal Ghat to Jahangirpur is also planned. This will allow tourists to park outside the city and use smaller vehicles within city limits—reducing traffic jams and improving the overall visitor experience.

The state government’s larger vision includes building a religious corridor in Vrindavan, similar to those developed in Ayodhya and Varanasi, to enhance the spiritual and travel experience for pilgrims visiting iconic sites like the Banke Bihari temple.

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