The project has been awarded to Maruti Infracreation Pvt. Ltd. at a cost of Rs.130.65 crores under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode, the ministry said.

According to the ministry, the current 200 feet junction is a critical and high-traffic intersection in Jaipur city, facilitating movement between Delhi, Ajmer, and key urban areas of Jaipur, including Mansarovar, Shyam Nagar, and Vaishali Nagar.

The high traffic volume and densely populated residential areas around the junction results in significant congestion due to the intermixing of National Highway and local traffic.

"The project includes construction of two underpasses, one for traffic moving from Delhi to Mansarovar and another for traffic from Mansarovar towards Delhi, along with two flyovers to facilitate seamless movement between Jaipur to Ajmer and Ajmer to Delhi," the ministry said.

These grade-separated structures will enable smoother and safer traffic flow by segregating local and through traffic, significantly reducing waiting time at the junction, it added.

The ministry said that currently, vehicular movement at the junction requires vehicles from multiple directions to navigate traffic signal crossings, leading to delays, increased fuel consumption and reduced travel efficiency.

The comprehensive infrastructure upgrade at the junction will help to address these challenges, it said.

"Upon completion, the project will enhance overall traffic efficiency, improve road safety and lead to substantial savings in travel time and fuel for commuters," the MoRTH said.

According to the ministry, the project marks an important step towards strengthening urban mobility and easing congestion at the busy National Highway intersection, contributing to improved connectivity along NH-48 corridor in Rajasthan.