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Amritsar Municipal Corp Dismantles 10-Year-Old ₹400 Crore BRTS Corridor in 45 Days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 06:16 PM
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The Amritsar Municipal Corporation completed the removal of a decade‑old BRTS corridor, originally built at a cost of ₹400 crore, within 45 days.
Amritsar’s municipal authorities have finished dismantling the city’s Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridor that was inaugurated ten years ago. The corridor, constructed at an estimated cost of ₹400 crore, had been a prominent feature of the city’s transport infrastructure.
The demolition work, which began earlier this year, was completed in 45 days, according to statements from the municipal corporation. Officials said the decision to remove the corridor was driven by changing urban mobility plans and the need to repurpose the space for other civic projects.
Local residents observed the removal of concrete lanes, signaling poles and related structures over a fortnight. The municipality has indicated that the cleared area will be evaluated for future development, potentially including pedestrian pathways or green zones.
While the removal marks the end of a high‑cost transport experiment, city planners emphasized that the decision aligns with broader efforts to modernise Amritsar’s urban landscape and improve traffic flow.
The municipal corporation has not disclosed any financial implications of the demolition, but it affirmed that the project adhered to safety and environmental guidelines throughout the process.
The demolition work, which began earlier this year, was completed in 45 days, according to statements from the municipal corporation. Officials said the decision to remove the corridor was driven by changing urban mobility plans and the need to repurpose the space for other civic projects.
Local residents observed the removal of concrete lanes, signaling poles and related structures over a fortnight. The municipality has indicated that the cleared area will be evaluated for future development, potentially including pedestrian pathways or green zones.
While the removal marks the end of a high‑cost transport experiment, city planners emphasized that the decision aligns with broader efforts to modernise Amritsar’s urban landscape and improve traffic flow.
The municipal corporation has not disclosed any financial implications of the demolition, but it affirmed that the project adhered to safety and environmental guidelines throughout the process.