New Delhi, March 24 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a contract for the construction of a four-lane South East Bypass for Azamgarh city in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at easing congestion and improving regional connectivity.

The 15-km-long project has been awarded to Kaluwala Construction at a cost of Rs 368.85 crore under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode.

The bypass will commence near Rani-Ka-Sarai village and extend up to the Purvanchal Expressway, forming a crucial link in the regions road network.

Once completed, the project is expected to create a continuous ring road around Azamgarh, facilitating smoother traffic flow and significantly reducing congestion within the city.

The sco...