Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway route changed, will now pass through THIS district instead of Deoria, land acquisition started, check details here
The project is being executed on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) model with an estimated cost of Rs 32,000 billion. The target completion date has been set at 2028 and land acquisition is currently in the final stages. Read here to learn more about this project.
According to a report by Dainik Jagran, Uttar Pradesh’s Kishanganj is on the verge of a major transformation with the proposed realignment of the Gorkhpur-Siliguri Expressway, a flagship project of national importance. Considering the long-standing demands of local residents, the decision was taken to re-route the highway towards the eastern part of Thakurganj.
A boon for border areas
According to a report by Dainik Jagran, the revised alignment is expected to lead to unprecedented development opportunities in border areas, including Thakurganj. The highway is designed to redefine the economic, social and geographical landscape of the region and bring it on par with other developed areas. The move is seen as a major boost to the local economy, with the potential to improve connectivity, create jobs and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
About Gorkhpur-Siliguri Highway
The Gorkhpur-Siliguri Expressway is a 520 km long high-speed corridor designed to provide seamless connectivity to Nepal and northeastern states and promote trade in eastern India. The highway, which has a maximum speed limit of 120 km per hour, is being built at international standards, with modern technical features and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Initially, the highway will consist of four lanes and will be expanded to six lanes in the future.
When will the Gorkhpur-Siliguri Highway be opened to the public?
The project is being executed on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) model with an estimated cost of Rs 32,000 billion. The target completion date has been set at 2028 and land acquisition is currently in the final stages. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is nearing completion and construction tendering is ongoing; January 2023 marks the beginning of the process.
Which states will the Gorkhpur-Siliguri Highway pass through?
The highway will cover 520 km through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. It will cover 416.2 km in Bihar and touch eight districts including West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Shivhar, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj.
The revised route in Kishanganj will see the highway pass through the eastern part of Thakurganj before entering West Bengal. The project is expected to directly impact 313 villages in Bihar and 111 villages in Uttar Pradesh.
