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Jyotiraditya Scindia Inspects Western Bypass, Calls It Milestone for Gwalior Growth

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the Western Bypass project in Gwalior, emphasizing its role in boosting infrastructure and connectivity. The 29-km bypass, costing Rs 1,347 crore, will connect major expressways and balance development between east and west Gwalior. Scindia credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for approving the project. He also highlighted ongoing projects worth Rs 6,500 crore, including an elevated road and an international cricket stadium.

Key Points: Scindia Inspects Gwalior Western Bypass Project

  • Union Minister inspects 29-km Western Bypass project
  • Project costs Rs 1,347 crore, approved in 2025
  • Will connect Gwalior-Agra Expressway and Shivpuri Expressway
  • Scindia credits PM Modi and Nitin Gadkari for approval
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Jyotiraditya Scindia inspects Gwalior Western bypass, says project will accelerate city's growth

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inspects Gwalior's Western Bypass, a Rs 1,347-crore project to boost connectivity and balance city development.

"This project will prove to be a milestone in balancing Gwalior's development from east to west - Jyotiraditya Scindia"

Gwalior, April 28

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday inspected the Western Bypass project in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior and said it would play a key role in boosting the city's infrastructure and connectivity, officials said.

Reviewing the progress with officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Union Minister stressed timely completion of the project with high quality standards.

He said that the project would help balance Gwalior's development by expanding growth towards the western part of the city.

"This project will prove to be a milestone in balancing Gwalior's development from east to west and will provide new speed and connectivity to the city," Union Minister Scindia added.

The 29-km-long Western bypass, approved in 2025, is being built at a cost of Rs 1,347 crore.

It will connect the 88-km Gwalior-Agra Expressway and will later link to the Shivpuri Expressway, improving regional transport links.

Union Minister Scindia credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari for approving the project.

"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, development in the Gwalior-Chambal region has gained new momentum," the Union Minister said, while also thanking Nitin Gadkari for his support.

He highlighted that the project would significantly reduce travel time.

"With improved connectivity, 88 km can be covered in about 35 minutes and 30 km in nearly 20 minutes," Union Minister Scindia said.

The bypass project will have three entry-exit points and 13 underpasses, keeping environmental concerns in mind.

Union Minister Scindia also noted that projects worth around Rs 6,500 crore are underway in Gwalior, including a Rs 1,400-crore elevated road and a Rs 5,000-crore six-lane Agra-Gwalior expressway.

"These projects will transform Gwalior's infrastructure and make it more modern and capable," he said.

He added that the expansion of the airport and railway station, along with a proposed Rs 300 crore international cricket stadium, would further boost development and employment.

"Gwalior is being developed as a counter-magnet city to Delhi, and the Western bypass will also bring rural areas into the mainstream of development," Union Minister Scindia added.

- IANS

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Nisha Z
A Rs 1,347 crore project is big money. I just hope the land acquisition is done fairly and farmers get proper compensation. Development should benefit everyone, not just builders. But yes, Gwalior needs this push.
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Aditya G
Scindia ji is doing a commendable job for Gwalior-Chambal. This bypass plus the airport expansion and stadium will transform the city. But let's be honest - we need the execution speed of the private sector in government projects. 88 km in 35 min will be a gamechanger if roads are actually smooth!
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Priya S
The 13 underpasses keeping environmental concerns in mind is a good step. We need development but not at the cost of nature. Hope they plant trees along the bypass too. Green infrastructure should be the future. 🌿
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Rahul R
Counter-magnet city to Delhi - that's ambitious! But with Rs 6,500 crore worth projects, Gwalior can become a regional hub. The Rs 300 crore cricket stadium is a nice addition for sports fans. Just hope these projects aren't just election promises and actually take off. 🤞
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Michael C
As someone who traveled from Delhi to Gwalior last year, the existing roads are terrible. This bypass and Agra-Gwalior expressway are exactly what the region needs for tourism and business. The 35-min travel time sounds too good to be true, but I hope it works out.

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