ENA Sectors 2026-03-24 16:33:19 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Mar 24 (KNN) </strong>The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a contract for the construction of a four-lane South East Bypass for Azamgarh city in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at easing congestion and improving regional connectivity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The 15-km-long project has been awarded to Kaluwala Construction at a cost of Rs 368.85 crore under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The bypass will commence near Rani-Ka-Sarai village and extend up to the Purvanchal Expressway, forming a crucial link in the regions road network.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Once completed, the project is expected to create a continuous ring road around Azamgarh, facilitating smoother traffic flow and significantly reducing congestion within the city.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The scope of the project includes construction of one flyover, one road over bridge (RoB), two interchanges, two vehicular underpasses (VUPs), eight light vehicular underpasses (LVUPs), and three minor bridges. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, service roads spanning 11.6 km and 9 km on either side, along with a 7.5 km slip road, will be developed to support local traffic movement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The bypass is expected to enhance regional mobility, reduce logistics costs, and contribute to safer and faster travel, while supporting long-term economic development in the region.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 45573 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/nhai-awards-rs-368-cr-contract-for-azamgarh-south-east-bypass-project 2026-03-24 16:33:19 knnindia.co.in