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JDA Bulldozes Structures on New Sanganeer Road for 160‑ft Widening in Jaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:15 AM
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The Jaipur Development Authority used a bulldozer on New Sanganeer Road to clear over 250 houses and shops as part of a 160‑foot road widening project, prompting merchants to demand compensation.
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) deployed a bulldozer on New Sanganeer Road to remove existing structures in preparation for a 160‑foot wide road expansion. The demolition was carried out early this week as part of the city's broader effort to improve traffic flow on a key arterial route.
According to local reports, more than 250 residential and commercial units were affected by the clearance. Shop owners and residents whose premises were demolished have gathered outside the JDA office, insisting on immediate compensation for the loss of property and livelihood.
JDA officials stated that the widening project is essential to accommodate growing traffic volumes and to align with the city's master plan. They indicated that a compensation framework is being drafted, but merchants argue that the process is taking too long and that many have already suffered significant economic setbacks.
The removal of structures has temporarily disrupted traffic on New Sanganeer Road, with detours set up to manage the flow of vehicles. Authorities have assured commuters that the road will be reopened once the widening work progresses.
The demolition underscores the challenges of urban development in rapidly expanding Indian cities, where infrastructure upgrades often clash with existing built‑up areas, prompting debates over compensation and resettlement policies.
According to local reports, more than 250 residential and commercial units were affected by the clearance. Shop owners and residents whose premises were demolished have gathered outside the JDA office, insisting on immediate compensation for the loss of property and livelihood.
JDA officials stated that the widening project is essential to accommodate growing traffic volumes and to align with the city's master plan. They indicated that a compensation framework is being drafted, but merchants argue that the process is taking too long and that many have already suffered significant economic setbacks.
The removal of structures has temporarily disrupted traffic on New Sanganeer Road, with detours set up to manage the flow of vehicles. Authorities have assured commuters that the road will be reopened once the widening work progresses.
The demolition underscores the challenges of urban development in rapidly expanding Indian cities, where infrastructure upgrades often clash with existing built‑up areas, prompting debates over compensation and resettlement policies.