Lucknow's Ayodhya-Sultanpur Highway: NHAI Awaits Final Finance Ministry Approval to Ease Massive Traffic Jams

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-11 07:33:00

Commuters traveling along Lucknow's bustling Ayodhya and Sultanpur National Highways are set to receive major relief from chronic traffic congestion. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is in the final stages of securing approval from the Union Finance Ministry for a comprehensive ₹240 crore underpass infrastructure project. Originally conceptualized with a smaller scope, the revised multi-crore project has been resubmitted by Lucknow NHAI after successfully addressing preliminary administrative queries, with final formal clearances anticipated prior to the upcoming Dussehra festivities.

Strategic Infrastructure Expansion to Handle Surging Regional Traffic

Designed to accommodate the exponential growth in vehicular movement driven by increased pilgrimage and tourism toward Ayodhya and Varanasi, the ambitious infrastructure blueprint incorporates two strategic underpasses on Ayodhya Road alongside another near Jalsa Resort on Sultanpur Road. Current traffic metrics indicate that the Outer Ring Road alone handles a staggering daily load exceeding 60,000 light and commercial vehicles, a volume that continues to multiply. Project blueprints outline the construction of a robust 100-meter-long, four-lane underpass equipped with parallel approach roads near Goyal Heights, ensuring seamless connectivity for motorists seeking smooth U-turns and transit between major arterial routes without disrupting highway speeds.

Seamless Engineering Design Safeguarding Local Properties and Commercial Hubs

Addressing concerns regarding urban disruption, NHAI officials have clarified that the proposed underpass alignment—situated near a prominent automobile showroom—has been meticulously engineered to prevent any commercial displacement. The project plan avoids land acquisition or demolition of local showrooms by utilizing specialized entry and exit intersections on both sides of the roadway. With formal administrative approval expected imminently, construction timelines target full project completion by June 2028, promising a long-term, future-proof traffic management solution for commuters navigating the capital's expanding peripheral corridors.

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