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Varanasi Junction: Traffic Chaos Tackled
2 Dec
Summary
- Road design and lane separation improved near Cantt station.
- Unauthorized auto parking and encroachments are being removed.
- Service lane widening and platform access routes are explored.

The district administration and Varanasi Municipal Corporation are actively working to alleviate traffic congestion around Varanasi Junction (Cantt railway station). Key initiatives include redesigning roads, enhancing lane separation, and optimizing vehicle routes, particularly along the Chowkaghat-Lehartara flyover's service lane.
Officials conducted an extensive inspection to address issues like unauthorized auto parking and encroachments on municipal and railway lands. Plans are underway to create additional routes for platform access and explore widening the service lane to improve traffic flow.
The municipal commissioner has directed the immediate removal of encroachments and strict action against illegal parking. A practical design proposal for a permanent solution to traffic jams is expected soon, along with continuous monitoring of the area.




