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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
4-lane Ganga Path to ease traffic woes
Kanpur: To alleviate the rising traffic pressure on VIP road and to further the development of the City, the authorities have formulated an ambitious plan to construct a 4-lane Ganga Path road, stretching approximately 9 kms from the proposed new bridge at Shuklaganj to Atal Ghat. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The route is set to be linked to the RiverFront, following the model of Patna Ganga Path. Divisional commissioner K Vijayendra on Friday instructed the officials of the Bridge Corporation to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for this initiative. The commissioner said that a team comprising members from the public works department, irrigation department, Setu Nigam, KDA and Kanpur Municipal Corporation, led by coordinator Neeraj Srivastava, had recently visited the Patna Ganga Path RiverFront Project to examine its multifaceted features. Following their visit, the committee has compiled suitable recommendations for the Kanpur project and forwarded a proposal to the government, aligning with provisions such as those of NGT. This proposal forms part of the submissions under 'Vision 2050'. As part of the ongoing government review, the task of preparing the DPR has now been assigned to Setu Nigam, coordinated by Neeraj Srivastava. For effective preparation of the DPR, Neeraj Srivastava is set to draw on insights from Bihar State Path Vikas Nigam and consultants of Patna Ganga Path Yojana. The commissioner said that the project would greatly enhance the City's traffic system and contribute to its beautification and tourism.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kanpur riverfront project to follow Patna's Ganga Path model
Kanpur: The development of the Ganga Path and riverfront spanning from Atal Ghat to Shuklaganj Bridge in the city will follow Patna's blueprint. The Bihar Road Development Corporation officials, who successfully implemented the Ganga Path in Patna, will provide guidance for this project. Following Commissioner K. Vijayendra Pandian's directives, city officials conducted a site visit to Patna on Saturday to understand the specifics of the 20-kilometre Ganga Path and gather essential insights.A proposed riverfront project includes an additional road running parallel to the VIP road along the Ganga. To examine the existing Patna model, coordinator Neeraj Srivastava, accompanied by various department officials visited the Patna Ganga Path. General manager of Bihar Road Development Corporation, Arun Kumar provided detailed information about the construction process, challenges and NGT delegation subsequently met with managing director of Bihar State Road Development Corporation, Kapil Ashok, to discuss the riverbank conditions in both cities. The Kanpur Riverfront project , initially proposed in 2013, involved IIT Kanpur 's study and a presentation to the World Bank President . Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor Despite initial approval, the project faced delays following the establishment of the Namami Gange govt considers the Ganga Riverfront project a priority, taking into account NGT and court guidelines for riverside development. The Patna inspection aimed to address the challenges of traffic congestion on VIP road and space constraints for parallel road construction. The Bihar Road Development Corporation's six-lane Ganga Path, constructed using the bridge method, serves as a potential solution. Prior to the Patna visit, the team conducted a boat survey of the proposed Kanpur site from Shuklaganj Bridge to Atal Ghat. The officials from various departments will submit their proposal to the Commissioner for governmental Srivastava, Coordinator, High-Level Joint Development Committee, said, "Officials from the Irrigation, Public Works Department, and Bridge Corporation will soon submit a proposal for Kanpur to the Commissioner, which will be sent to the govt for necessary action." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
