New Delhi. The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh is going to provide employment to the people by using the useless places in Kashi beautifully. For this, the government is making the useless places under the flyover useful by punishment. The market will be decorated in 1.9 km below the Lahartara-Chowkaghat flyover. The art and culture of Kashi will be seen and the taste of Banarasi food will be found. Keeping in mind the needs of the public along with smooth traffic, the Yogi government is getting the work of urban place making done.
The vacant space lying under the flyover often becomes a victim of encroachment. But the Yogi government will not allow this to happen now. The government is using such a place to provide employment under Urban Place Making. Chief General Manager of Varanasi Smart City, Dr. D. Vasudevan informed that by dividing the 1.9 km under Lahartara-Chowkaghat flyover into 6 parts, facilities are being made for the ease of market and public. The cost of which is about 10 crores. As soon as you leave the Varanasi Cantt station, you will start feeling the city of Kashi. The art and culture of Kashi will be visible on the walls through painting, installation and landscaping. There is a provision of other horticulture including selfie point, fountain, path way, trees and plants written with I love Varanasi slogan. Apart from this, there will be shops, food courts, open cafes etc. on the route from Englishia Line towards Lahartara, where one will get to eat Banarasi cuisine along with items for the needs of passengers and visitors. Railings, about 12 pedestrian crossings and other resources will be developed on both sides for the safety of the road. From the point of view of convenience, toilets and drinking water will be available at both the ends. Information kiosks and other facilities are being built. There is provision for street furniture like benches, dustbins etc.
The Chief General Manager said that due to the presence of Cantt Railway Station and Roadways Bus Station, the traffic pressure remains high. For smooth operation and management of traffic, a scheme of prescribed traffic circulation has been made. Based on which facilities like zebra crossing, traffic signage, median U-turn, designated place for pick-up and dropping, e-rickshaw charging point etc. will also be there. There will also be a designated place for publicity.