Proposal for Ring Road in Gir To Divert Traffic From Lion Habitats

The Gujarat State government has sent a proposal to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests for constructing a ring road around Gir National Park. The proposed 269-km road will connect villages on the periphery of Gir. Currently, around six state highways and other minor roads cut through Gir. There have been incidents where vehicular traffic caused accidental lion deaths as well as incidents of the inner roads being used for poaching. The ring road proposal includes 14 flyovers and 16 underpasses on specific migratory paths to provide safe passage to wildlife. The project has been cleared by the State wildlife board and is awaiting the Union ministry’s nod.

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