Cabinet approves Rs 25,000 cr Ganga, Varuna corridors for Varanasi
The Union Cabinet approved the Ganga and Varuna elevated road projects in Varanasi, with a total estimated cost of ₹25,446 crore. These corridors aim to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance connectivity to national highways and the Ring Road, facilitating smoother travel for over 15 crore annual tourists and pilgrims. The roads will be designed for a speed of 100 km/h, significantly improving travel times compared to existing routes where vehicles average 20 km/h.