Gurugram: Modi launches ₹1,000-cr Rewari outer bypass to ease traffic

The 15-kilometre bypass seeks to divert commercial and long-distance traffic away from the city centre, officials added

Published on: Apr 15, 2025, 05:40:08 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a ₹1,000-crore outer bypass in Rewari, aimed at reducing congestion in the city and enhancing connectivity, particularly for heavy vehicles that have long overwhelmed the town’s narrow roads, officials said.

The 15-km bypass, constructed under Bharatmala project. (HT Photo)

The 15-kilometre bypass, constructed under the Union government’s Bharatmala project, seeks to divert commercial and long-distance traffic away from the city centre, officials added.

The project, executed by the Union ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH), is already benefiting locals by alleviating chronic congestion and reducing air pollution. “This bypass has reduced my travel time by almost 30 minutes every day. Earlier, crossing Rewari city during peak hours was a nightmare,” said Rohit Yadav, a private sector employee who commutes daily to Gurugram. Local school teacher Sunita Devi shared similar thoughts: “It’s not just about saving time; it’s about safety too. The city roads were always congested with trucks and dust.”

The project was first proposed nearly nine years ago by Union minister and Rewari MP Rao Inderjit Singh, with construction starting in 2020. Though initially slated for completion by the end of 2022, the project faced delays. Despite opposition and administrative hurdles, including criticism over its scale and the existence of a smaller bypass on Jhajjar Road, Singh remained steadfast. The Haryana government, led by then-chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, had announced the road’s construction in 2015. In 2018, land from 1,274 farmers across 18 villages was acquired for the bypass. Singh’s persistence, aided by a RITES Limited survey, helped secure approval under the Bharatmala scheme, with work commencing shortly after.

Since its inauguration, the bypass has sparked new real estate developments and infrastructure projects on Rewari’s outskirts. Locals have even dubbed the area a “mini-London”, referencing new housing, wide roads, and improved amenities. The bypass is also expected to connect with proposed metro extensions in the region, although no timelines or budgets for these linkages have been disclosed, officials said.

The bypass is also expected to interface with proposed metro extensions in the region, though officials have not clarified timelines or budgets for such linkages.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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