The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to initiate land acquisition for the proposed 27.9-kilometre Kurukshetra Bypass in Haryana, a significant infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving regional connectivity. The bypass, which has already received approval, is expected to divert heavy through traffic away from Kurukshetra city, reducing travel delays and enhancing road safety for local commuters.
The project will require the acquisition of approximately 217 hectares of land spread across 25 villages. Of these, 24 villages fall under the Thanesar subdivision, while one village is located in the Pehowa subdivision. The land acquisition process marks a crucial step toward the implementation of the long-awaited bypass, which is expected to support the district’s growing transportation needs.
Planned along the southern periphery of Kurukshetra, the new corridor will begin near Indbari, close to the historic Jyotisar area on the Kurukshetra–Pehowa road, and extend up to Mathana village. The alignment has been strategically designed to connect with several important transportation routes, including Kirmach Road, Amin Road, State Highway-6 (SH-6), Major District Road-119 (MDR-119), and National Highway-44 (NH-44). This integration is expected to create a seamless transportation network, improving accessibility across the region.
Officials consider the bypass a critical infrastructure intervention for the district. Kurukshetra currently experiences significant traffic pressure, particularly from vehicles travelling towards Delhi. Traffic volumes on the Delhi-bound side are substantially higher than those heading towards Ambala, leading to frequent bottlenecks and congestion within the city limits. The proposed bypass is expected to address these challenges by rerouting long-distance and commercial traffic away from densely populated urban areas.
Beyond reducing congestion, the project is anticipated to deliver broader economic benefits. Improved road connectivity can facilitate faster movement of goods and passengers, lower transportation costs, and support commercial activities across the region. Better infrastructure also enhances the attractiveness of an area for industrial investment, logistics operations, and real estate development, contributing to long-term economic growth.
The bypass is expected to play an important role in strengthening Haryana’s transportation network while supporting the state’s efforts to improve connectivity between key urban centres and economic corridors. Its connection with NH-44, one of India’s busiest national highways, will further enhance regional mobility and streamline traffic movement through northern India.
