Jaipur Junction Update: Railway agrees to widen road from 12m to 30m to reduce traffic jams
Railway authorities have agreed to provide land to widen the road in front of Jaipur Junction. The current road width of 12 meters will be increased to 30 meters to solve the heavy traffic problem. This decision followed a meeting between Railway and Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) officials.
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What are the details of the land and compensation?
The Railway will provide a land parcel measuring 450 meters in length and 6 meters in width, totaling 2500 square meters. Instead of cash payment, the Railway has asked for an equal amount of land from the Jaipur Metals Factory as compensation. The JDA will now prepare a proposal and send it to the state government for final approval.
How will this project impact traffic at Jaipur Junction?
The road from Parshuram Circle to Ram Mandir sees a daily flow of 50,000 to 60,000 vehicles, causing constant jams. To fix this, the road will be widened as per the master plan. Additionally, the Railway agreed to create a separate corridor for traffic exiting the junction to ensure smoother movement.
What other developments are planned in the area?
| Project | Detail |
|---|---|
| Road Widening | 12 meter to 30 meter width |
| Land Area | 2500 square meters |
| Compensation | Land from Jaipur Metals Factory |
| Additional Work | U-turn at Tonk Phatak Pulia |
| Project Goal | Signal free project at Lakshmi Mandir |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much land is the Railway providing for the road widening?
The Railway is providing 2500 square meters of land, which is 450 meters long and 6 meters wide.
What is the condition set by the Railway for giving this land?
The Railway has demanded land from the Jaipur Metals Factory of the same size as compensation instead of receiving cash.