The Yamuna Expressway which currently operates between Noida and Agra in Uttar Pradesh is preparing to expand toward the cities of Mathura and Aligarh. This expansion effort will link the expressway to Brij Bhoomi the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura while the temple is also known as a revered local site. The plans match the state initiative to create heritage corridors in Mathura like those established in Ayodhya and Kashi.
The Uttar Pradesh government approved the project according to Alok Kumar who holds the position as Principal Secretary of the Industrial Development Department. Through his X (Twitter) post he declared that “Mathura stands next for development”. The temple will gain better connectivity through an expressway which will have six lanes according to the announced plan and this development will help grow tourism throughout the area.
Principal Secretary of the Industrial Development Department, Alok Kumar mentioned on his X handle that, “The Phase 2 master plan of Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority has been approved by the Uttar Pradesh government. This will greatly benefit Aligarh and Mathura districts! The way has been cleared for the Chief Minister’s ambitious plan to connect Banke Bihari Ji’s temple with the Yamuna Expressway through a 6-lane expressway and to build heritage corridors on both its sides.”
अयोध्या और काशी के बाद अब मथुरा की बारी!
यमुना एक्सप्रेसवे औद्योगिक विकास प्राधिकरण के फेज 2 मास्टर प्लान को उत्तर प्रदेश शासन की मंज़ूरी मिल गई। इससे जनपद अलीगढ़ एवं मथुरा को होगा काफ़ी लाभ!
यमुना एक्सप्रेस वे से बांके बिहारी जी के मंदिर को 6 लेन एक्सप्रेसवे से जोड़ने और… pic.twitter.com/tuaYZrxiEc---Advertisement---— Alok Kumar 🇮🇳 (@IasAlok) March 22, 2025
Every development in the proposed corridor will include convention centers and art and agricultural institutes together with yoga and naturopathy centers, budget hotels and resorts, hospitals, electric bus depots, and further facilities.
The opening Holi celebration in Mathura-Vrindavan received support from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who detailed heritage development projects while referencing the changes happening in Ayodhya and Varanasi. The acceptance of the expressway connection to Vrindavan will create better transportation links for the region.
