Saharanpur: NH-709B Overbridge Opens After 3-Year Wait, Easing Traffic Jams

• The NH-709B railway overbridge at Rampur Maniharan, Saharanpur, is now open to vehicles after three years of construction.
• The opening provides significant relief from hours-long traffic jams for commuters, especially those coming from Delhi.
• Local MLA Devendra Nim intervened two months ago, instructing NHAI and the construction company to expedite the project.
• One side of the overbridge is currently open, with the other side expected to open within 15 days.
• The Delhi-Yamunotri Highway (NH-709B) was granted national highway status in 2017 and is part of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.

Why It Matters: The long-awaited NH-709B overbridge in Saharanpur is finally open, significantly reducing traffic congestion.