Parliament Question: Construction of NH from Chausa to Varanasi

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3152 ANSWERED ON 06TH AUGUST, 2026 CONSTRUCTION OF NH FROM CHAUSA TO VARANASI 3152. SHRI SUDHAKAR SINGH: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has conducted any survey, feasibility study or examination for the construction of a four-lane National Highway from Chausa in Buxar district of Bihar to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Chausa–Varanasi route is of significant religious, cultural, commercial and transportation importance; (c) whether the existing road is inadequate to handle the traffic volume, resulting in frequent traffic congestion, accidents and loss of travel time; (d) whether any survey or proposal for the said project has been initiated and if so, the current status thereof along with the estimated cost, progress of land acquisition and target timeline for completion of the project; and (e) if not, whether the Government proposes to accord priority to the Chausa–Varanasi fourlane route and approve the project in the near future to boost connectivity, trade and tourism between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof?ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI) (a) to (e) Government keeps on receiving/ undertaking/ preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR)/proposals for widening/development of National Highways (NHs) in the country. Decision for project implementation and investment is taken based on the outcome of DPR, requirement of connectivity, traffic density, synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan etc. With regard to stretch from Varanasi to Chausa is concerned, the stretch from Varanasi to Ghazipur has already been 4-laned and the DPR for widening of balance stretch for Ghazipur to Chausa (Buxar) shall be taken up. *****