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Jaipur Project Shelved: Elevated Road Deemed Unnecessary
30 Nov
Summary
- JDA cancels elevated road project citing feasibility report findings.
- Consultancy claims road widening to 100ft suffices until 2036.
- Residents report severe congestion despite project cancellation.
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has officially abandoned plans for an elevated road project connecting Jhotwara and Khatipura, a development initially announced in the state budget. This decision stems from a feasibility report commissioned by the JDA, which concluded that the elevated structure is neither necessary nor viable.
Consultants engaged for the project indicated that widening the existing Khatipura Road to 100 feet, as outlined in the city's Master Plan 2025, would be sufficient to handle projected traffic growth until 2036. However, this assessment contrasts sharply with the daily experiences of local residents and commuters who report persistent severe congestion and frequent road rage incidents on the 700-meter stretch.
Traders and residents highlighted that current road widths vary between 60 and 70 feet, with significant portions occupied by parking and street vendors. They argue that even with road widening and vendor removal, the proposed improvements would offer minimal relief, questioning the JDA's assessment of the situation.
