Widening (2 lane to 4 lane) and Strengthening of Riliance Petrol Pump to COER college (Old NH-58) Motor Road

Location

The project is located in District Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The specific stretch for widening (2 lane to 4 lane) and strengthening is from Km 1 to Km 13.800 of the Reliance Petrol Pump to COER College (Old NH-58) motor road.

Background and Problem Statement

This motor road is a vital arterial route that starts from the Reliance Petrol Pump (NH 334) and terminates at COER College (NH 334). It serves as a crucial alternative route during major religious events in Haridwar, such as the Kumbh Mela, Kanwar Mela and major bathing festivals (Snan Parv). It is heavily used by piligrims coming from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. The specific section from km 1 to km 13.800 has a congested area as compare to traffic volume. neccessitating immediate improvement widening and strengthening to handle the heavy pilgrim and commuter traffic.

Project Concept and Need

The project is conceived to widening and strengthening the congested area 13.800 km stretch of this important road. The primary objective is to ensure a smooth and safe alternative route for Pilgrims, Tourists, Roorkee Area, Military kent, CBRI, IIT Roorkee and Bus Stand avoiding the main highway congestion, especially during festivals. Widening and Strengthening this road is essential to maintain connectivity between the district and the National Highway toward Haridwar and dehli.

Key Components and Features

The project involves the widening (2 lane to 4 lane) and strengthening of the road using Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) and Bituminous Concrete (BC). • Total Road Length : 13.800 km. • Proposed Length : 13.800 km • Traffic Volume : The road supports a high traffic volume of 10971 PCU and 1516 CVPD. • Lane Configuration : The work involves widening and strengthening the road as a 4 Lane carriageway (“Four Lane”).

Beneficiaries and Coverage

The beneficiaries are vast and diverse, including:

Pilgrims : Millions of devotees from Delhi, UP, Haryana and Punjab visiting Haridwar from Kumbh and Kanwar Melas.
Tourists, Roorkee Area, Military kent, CBRI, IIT Roorkee and Bus Stand etc.
Local Residents : Communities living along the 13.800 km stretch.

Expected Benefits and Outcomes

Disaster/Crowd Management : Provided a critical alternative route to decongest Haridwar city during mega events like Kumbh Mela.
Improved Ride Quality : The application of DBM/BC will resolve the issue of the damaged surface, ensuring a smooth ride.
Regional Connectivity : Strengthens the link between Haridwar district headquarters and the interstate highway network (NH-334) at core college university.

Current Status of the Project

The estimated cost for the project is Rs. 70.00 CR. The proposal addresses the urgent need to widening (2 lane to 4 lane) and strengthening. PE (pliminary estimate) of this Project also is already sanction with G.O. no E-file 51871/31 Dated 20.01.2026 for 13.800 Km amount Rs. 12.28 Lakh announced in Honble CM Goshna no. 497/2025.

Implementation Plan / Next Steps

The project aims for the widening and strengthening of the identified stretch. Following administrative approval of the estimate, the department will proceed with the tendering process to execute the widening and strengthening works.

Conclusion

The widening and strengthening of the Riliance Petrol Pump to COER college (Old NH-58) Motor Road is a high- priority project for disaster management and pilgrim facilitation in Haridwar. By restoring this strategic alternative route, the project will significantly enhance the district’s capacity to manage heavy tourist influxes while providing robust connectivity for local administration and residents.

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