Chandigarh, 28 August — Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that the ring road under construction in Ambala will not only free Ambala from traffic jams but will also be a boon for the millions of drivers who pass through here every day. The ring road project will prove to be a milestone in Ambala’s infrastructure history and will push Ambala toward becoming a metropolitan city.
This afternoon Minister Vij inspected the ring road site and reviewed the progress of construction. He said the goal is to complete the ring road as quickly as possible and dedicate it to the public. It is notable that the ring road project in Ambala was initiated through the tireless efforts of Transport Minister Anil Vij. Construction of the ring road, which will circle the Ambala district like a garland, is in its final stages and is planned to be completed and dedicated to the public very soon. BJP leaders Sanjeev Soni Babbu, Ajay Baveja, Shailendra Khanna and others were present on the occasion.
*40‑kilometre ring road*
This 40‑kilometre, six‑lane ring road is being built at a cost of about Rs. 691 crore. For this ambitious project a total of 657 acres of land from 30 villages have been acquired, including 27 villages in Haryana and three in Punjab. In addition, the Haryana Urban Development Authority is carving out some sectors along the ring road, making it highly likely that urban limits will extend up to the ring road in the future.
*90 percent of ring road work complete*
The ring road will be a boon for drivers coming to and from Ambala via Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Drivers will be able to bypass Ambala’s congested inner areas and proceed directly. Approximately 90 percent of the project work has been completed by the National Highways Authority of India. Through the ring road, drivers coming from any state will not have to pass through city traffic. The project will provide substantial benefits to Ambala residents.
*Five national highways will connect to ring road*
The ring road will link five major national highways in the region. Vehicles coming from Yamunanagar‑Jagadhri, Saharanpur and Paonta Sahib will be able to travel directly toward Punjab, Chandigarh and Kaithal‑Hisar without entering the city’s busy areas. Likewise, vehicles from Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal and other regions heading to Delhi, Yamunanagar, Saharanpur, Paonta Sahib and other destinations will be able to use the ring road to pass around the city and reach their destinations directly.The Ambala ring road is also connected to the Ambala‑Shamli‑Delhi Expressway and the Ambala‑Kala‑Amb Expressway, which will ease travel for drivers.
*Key points of the ring road project*
- Length: 40 kilometres, six lanes
- Bridges: 2 large and 2 small bridges over the Tangri river
- Overbridges and flyovers: 2 railway overbridges and 3 flyovers
- Connectivity: Links 5 national highways
- Service road: 29.029 km service road for local traffic
- Bridges and culverts: 3 major bridges, 4 minor bridges, and 82 culverts for drainage
- Safe movement: 1 interchange, 13 access points and 7 vehicular underpasses for pedestrians and vehicles
*Benefits for people and businesses*
- Easier travel: Travel between Punjab and Haryana to Himachal Pradesh (especially the industrial Kala Amb area) will become much easier and safer.
- Time and cost savings: Reduced freight costs and shorter travel times will directly benefit local industries.
- Boost to tourism: Travel for tourists going to the hills will be easier, and accidents are likely to decrease.
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