The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved a 20.4-km western ring road (bypass) for Vellore city in Tamil Nadu. Rs 753 crore has been sanctioned for the four-lane bypass, which aims to ease traffic congestion and enhance connectivity. 

According to the proposal, the ring road will commence at Vandranthangal on NH-75 (formerly NH-234) in the Katpadi-Latteri-Gudiyatham section and extend across key routes, offering a smoother and more efficient transit network.

The proposed bypass will provide direct access for motorists from Chittoor, Katpadi, V Kota, Latteri, and Vaniyambadi to the medical college hospital at Adukkamparai, as well as to Arani and Tiruvannamalai, without requiring passage through Vellore city. Additionally, it will enable vehicles from Villupuram, Kalasapakkam, and Arani to Bengaluru, Chittoor, and Gudiyatham to bypass the city entirely, significantly improving travel efficiency. The bypass is expected to reduce travel time by 30 to 45 minutes.

The land acquisition process will allow for a 50-mtrs. right-of-way, instead of the usual 30 mtrs., to facilitate future expansion into a six-lane carriageway with two-lane service roads, adhering to Indian Road Congress (IRC) guidelines. Adequate cross-drainage systems and bridge structures will be integrated to address the region’s flood concerns.