Jaipur city is busy in modifying its infrastructure and make better available to the localities as well as tourists. The construction of international standard underpass beneath the Walled City area has taken up by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). This tunnel is proposed between Sanganeri Gate and Jorawar Singh Gate of Jaipur’s walled city.
Chief minister Vasundhara Raje made a request to union transport minister Nitin Gadkari for this underpass. After her request, the NHAI will take this project. To make detailed project report for this tunnel, a consultant has also been appointed.
It was mentioned by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje that the international-level underpass would be a significant thing for walled city Jaipur. It will also help in restoring of charm of old city. This would also help in de-congesting traffic as well as reducing the pollution in the Walled City. As Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Sanganeri Gate and Jorawar Singh Gate are one of the crowded areas of the city so this tunnel would help. This would also help the commuters to move easily. This all was mentioned by CM Raje in her budget speech.
This is not the first time the discussion on this tunnel has been started. Back in November 2016, a pre-feasibility report was submitted by a private consultant agency. This agency was appointed by JMRC.
