Selja writes to Gadkari, demands south Sirsa bypass

Sirsa MP Kumari Selja has written to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, urging the government to approve the long-pending south bypass project. She highlighted that the bypass would ease heavy traffic in Sirsa and improve connectivity to Rajasthan. In the future, it would also become part of the Jalandhar-Taranagar highway.

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Selja pointed out that vehicles from Hisar, Barnala, Dabwali, Mansa and Fatehabad currently pass through the heart of Sirsa to reach places like Nohar, Bhadra, Hanumangarh and Ellenabad. She said, “This causes severe traffic congestion, making travel difficult for residents and commuters.” She also raised concerns about ambulances getting stuck in the traffic, putting patients’ lives at risk.

The MP recalled that in 2018, the then Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal, had announced the construction of a mini bypass from Bajeka to Jamal in Sirsa. According to the MP, the state government had even approved a budget of Rs 10 crore for the project. However, officials later rejected the plan, and no progress was made in this regard. “As a result, the people of Sirsa continue to suffer due to frequent traffic snarls,” the MP said.

In her letter, Selja requested Gadkari to restart the project and approve the bypass at the earliest. She emphasised that the bypass was crucial for public convenience and would significantly improve traffic flow in the region. The proposed road would also enhance connectivity between Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan, making travel smoother and reducing delays, she said.

Notably, the demand for the south bypass has been pending for several years as no concrete action has been taken. Selja’s intervention aims to bring fresh attention to the issue and push for speedy approval. Residents of Sirsa are hopeful that the government would take immediate steps to address the problem and provide a long-term solution for traffic congestion in the city.