By Pranjal Gupta
New Delhi: Around 3,800 vehicles used the new stretch, promising to cover the distance between Delhi and Jaipur in nearly 3 hours on the first day of the trial run. Many of them shared their experience, affirming that the travel time on the Jaipur-Bandikui-Delhi route has been significantly reduced, reported TOI. The Jaipur–Bandikui linkway starts at Bagrana near Agra Road in Jaipur and connects to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway at Hilalpur Toll Plaza, offering a faster, smoother route to Delhi while bypassing the congested Dausa stretch. Many motorists said they noticed a big improvement in travel time and comfort. One driver, Amit Bairwa, shared that he left C-Scheme in Jaipur at 11 am and reached Terminal 3 of Delhi’s IGI Airport by 3:15 pm, including a 30-minute stop, making the actual driving time around 3 hours and 40 minutes, the media report added. Unlike the usual Bagrana-Dausa route, this new road had no traffic jams, which made the journey smoother. Also Read: ‘Stripped, Stabbed by 8 People’: Delhi Minor Boy’s Naked Body Found Near Munak Canal Even the Rajasthan State Roadways deluxe bus service took advantage of the new route. It managed to save 45 to 60 minutes on the journey compared to its regular route. According to the bus conductor, they reached the Kashmiri Gate ISBT in Delhi by 3 pm, despite some traffic within the city. Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said that even more vehicles are expected to use the road in the coming days. Bharat Singh Joiya, the project director at NHAI, confirmed that the link road will stay open unless any serious safety issues arise. While tolls have not started yet, NHAI is waiting for approval from higher authorities. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the new road will not only improve travel but also help boost tourism and local business. He mentioned that easier access will attract more visitors to Jaipur’s popular sites like Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, and the City Palace. Overall, the improved connectivity is expected to give a big push to economic development in the region.