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2 Varanasi highway projects worth Rs 25,44 cr approved - how they will affect commuters
Published 15 July 2026 ยท local
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has greenlighted an ambitious infrastructure project in Varanasi, featuring a remarkable Rs 10,998.32 crore investment. The initiative is set
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has greenlighted an ambitious infrastructure project in Varanasi, featuring a remarkable Rs 10,998.32 crore investment. The initiative is set to create a 43.2-km elevated corridor, referred to as the Varuna Expressway. This project aims to significantly alleviate traffic congestion while improving connectivity by linking NH-31 to the Varanasi Ring Road, ultimately reducing travel time and stimulating regional economic growth.
Published: July 15, 2026 โข 4:41 PM IST ยท Updated: July 15, 2026 โข 5:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has greenlighted an ambitious infrastructure project in Varanasi, featuring a remarkable Rs 10,998.32 crore investment.
The initiative is set to create a 43.2-km elevated corridor, referred to as the Varuna Expressway.
This project aims to significantly alleviate traffic congestion while improving connectivity by linking NH-31 to the Varanasi Ring Road, ultimately reducing travel time and stimulating regional economic growth.