Kangra bypass opens on trial: 4.5-km NH-503 route shortens local trips

NHAI has opened the 4.5-km Kangra bypass on NH-503 to trial traffic from 1 Nov 2026, creating a shorter route around congestion…

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In this short

  • TOLL & HIGHWAY Kangra Bypass Opens For Trial Traffic A new Himachal route is now carrying vehicles on a trial basis.
  • THE KEY LENGTH New Route Covers 4.5 km The bypass is part of the Bhangbar–Kangra section of NH-503.
  • SHORTER ALIGNMENT Less Distance Around Kangra About 3.5 km shorter The relevant route is reported to fall from roughly eight kilometres to the bypass alignment.
  • INSIDE THE PROJECT Twin Tunnel Plus Bridges 593 m The works include a twin-tube tunnel, bridges, a viaduct and a railway overbridge-cum-viaduct.
  • READ THE FULL STORY Check The Trial Route See driver checks, project context and the toll-status caveat before planning the trip.
  • READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.

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