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Ring Roads in Jammu & Kashmir

Ring Roads are circular or semi-circular expressways designed around cities to divert traffic from city centers, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity.

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🟢 1. Jammu Ring Road Project

Overview:

• Total Length: ~58.25 km

• Start Point: Raya Morh (NH-44), Samba

• End Point: Jagti (NH-44), Nagrota (bypassing Jammu city)

Purpose:

• To decongest traffic from Jammu city

• Smooth movement of defense and commercial traffic towards Kashmir and Ladakh

• Improve connectivity between NH-44 and outer city areas

Features:

• 4-lane road with service lanes

• Grade separators/flyovers and underpasses

• Will connect important towns: Samba, Bishnah, R.S. Pura, Akhnoor Road, Kot Bhalwal

Status:

• Under construction (as of 2025) by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

• Work started in 2018, delayed due to land acquisition issues

• Around 95% land acquired

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🟢 2. Srinagar Ring Road Project

Overview:

• Total Length: ~42.1 km

• Start Point: Galander (NH-44, Pampore)

• End Point: Narbal (NH-1D, near Baramulla highway)

Purpose:

• To divert heavy traffic away from Srinagar city

• Reduce traffic pressure on roads like Dalgate, Lal Chowk, Pantha Chowk

• Better connectivity to Ganderbal, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora

Features:

• 4-lane highway with future 6-lane upgrade

• Flyovers, service roads, pedestrian underpasses

• Connects towns like Budgam, Bemina, Parimpora, Zainakote

Status:

• Announced in 2017 under Bharatmala Pariyojana

• Construction started in 2022, work ongoing in stages

• Expected completion: 2026

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📌 Key Points for Exams

• Jammu and Srinagar Ring Roads are part of Bharatmala Pariyojana.

• Aim is to reduce urban traffic congestion and provide bypass connectivity.

• Jammu Ring Road: ~58.25 km, Srinagar Ring Road: ~42.1 km

• Executed by NHAI under Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

• These roads are greenfield expressways (built on new alignment).

• Connect NH-44, NH-1A, NH-1B, NH-1D through bypass loops.

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📚 MCQs on Ring Roads in Jammu & Kashmir

1. What is the length of the proposed Jammu Ring Road?
   A) 40 km
   B) 50 km
   C) 58.25 km
   D) 65 km
   ✅ Answer: C

2. Srinagar Ring Road connects Galander with which location?
   A) Pulwama
   B) Narbal
   C) Budgam
   D) Anantnag
   ✅ Answer: B

3. Which central scheme supports the construction of ring roads in Jammu and Kashmir?
   A) PMGSY
   B) UDAN
   C) Bharatmala Pariyojana
   D) AMRUT
   ✅ Answer: C

4. What is the main purpose of the Ring Road projects in J&K?
   A) Agriculture promotion
   B) Urban beautification
   C) Traffic decongestion and connectivity
   D) Border fencing
   ✅ Answer: C

5. Which agency is executing the ring road projects in J&K?
   A) BRO
   B) CPWD
   C) NHAI
   D) NHPC
   ✅ Answer: C

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