The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 46.039-km six-lane elevated corridor along the Ganga in Varanasi at a total cost of Rs 14,447.64 crore.

The project will connect National Highway-19 with the Varanasi Ring Road and is aimed at reducing traffic congestion while improving connectivity across the city.