Lucknow’s busiest traffic choke point at Daliganj may soon see relief, as the city’s development authority has launched a large-scale remodelling and road-widening plan aimed at streamlining vehicular flow. With nearly 1.5 lakh vehicles passing through the junction daily, the ongoing congestion has long been flagged as one of the capital’s most pressing mobility challenges. Officials confirmed that a redesigned rotary, regulated stoppages for autos and e-rickshaws, and improved diversion routes will form the backbone of this ₹87 lakh initiative.
Urban mobility experts have repeatedly cautioned that the unchecked rise in private vehicle ownership, paired with ageing road infrastructure, has placed historic neighbourhoods under immense pressure. Daliganj, which links several commercial and residential zones, has been identified as particularly vulnerable. Officials overseeing the remodelling project said that once completed, the intersection will not only ease traffic bottlenecks but also lay the foundation for a greener transport corridor, where congestion-linked emissions are expected to decline.
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Planned changes include closing certain cuts towards City Station and KK Hospital, with vehicles rerouted through River Bank Colony. In the long term, a proposed elevated green corridor at Daliganj is being viewed as a transformative intervention that could permanently resolve congestion while aligning with sustainable transport goals. The authority has also committed to adopting Indian Road Congress norms for safety, signage, table tops, and road markings, ensuring the new design matches national standards.Other bottlenecks across the city are also being redesigned under the same initiative. The Museum intersection will receive an enlarged rotary to accommodate buses and heavy vehicles, while at Teele Wali Masjid, the central island will be trimmed to widen the road. Such interventions, officials say, are not just about easing traffic but about creating safer, pedestrian-friendly, and equitable road spaces.
However, delays in construction have not gone unnoticed. Two private contractors engaged in works at Hussainabad Museum Block were recently penalised with fines totalling ₹10 lakh for sluggish progress. Officials reiterated that deadlines will be strictly enforced, particularly for road widening near Residency and Nimbu Park, both of which face heavy daily traffic volumes.While civic officials argue that the investments will reduce travel time and improve quality of life for commuters, urban planners stress that long-term solutions must prioritise public transport, cycling lanes, and emission-free mobility. With Lucknow’s population and vehicle numbers rising sharply, these remodelling works offer an immediate reprieve but also underline the urgency of creating an inclusive and sustainable transport ecosystem for the future.
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