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Aurangabad: The Maharashtra government approved the construction of a bypass road to reduce traffic congestion and pollution near the World Heritage Site Ellora Caves in Aurangabad district. An official gave this information on Monday.
The 1.7 km long and 15 meter wide bypass would be built at a cost of Rs 27.5 crore, the official said. On Monday, a high-level committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, in which Divisional Commissioner Sunil Kendrekar, District Magistrate Astik Kumar Pandey and other officers were present.
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Kendrekar said, “The old National Highway 52 passes close to the Ellora caves complex. The road connects north and south India, causing heavy traffic and pollution, which affects the environment around the caves.”
According to officials, the bypass will start near cave number one of Ellora and end outside the Ghrishneshwar temple. He said shopkeepers in the vicinity would be shifted to the MTDC tourist center area.(Agency)
