Big gift for Eastern India: 568 km long Greenfield Expressway to be built from Gorakhpur to Siliguri, construction will be done at a cost of 38,645 crores

As part of a historic step towards the development of Eastern India, the Central Government has approved the Gorakhpur-Siliguri Greenfield Expressway project. This 568 km long high-speed expressway connecting Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal will not only make the journey easier, but will also give new pace to the business, tourism and industrial development of the region.

What is Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway project?

• Length: 568 km

• State -wise expansion:

  • Bihar: 417 km (most part)

  • Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal: Remaining part

• Speed ​​limit: 120 km/h

• Total cost: ₹ 38,645 crore

  • Out of which only spent in Bihar: ₹ 27,552 crore

Which districts will be benefited?

8 major districts of Bihar:

1. Eastern Champaran

2. West Champaran

3. Shivahar

4. Sitamarhi

5. Madhubani

6. Supaul

7. Araria

8. Kishanganj

Uttar Pradesh: Gorakhpur will be the main center

West Bengal: Siliguri main terminal point

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Major construction work

• Bridge on rivers: Strong bridges will be built on Gandak, Bagmati and Kosi rivers.

• Greenfield Project: A fully new road will be built, which will not disrupt the existing traffic.

• Infrastructure upgradation: Regional roads, link roads, and logistic hubs will also be developed.

There will be widespread impact on development

1. Travel time will decrease

• Currently, travel from North India to Northeast takes a long time.

• This distance from the expressway can be covered in less time and safe.

2. Economic and Industrial Development

• Fast transportation will facilitate the supply of raw materials and products to the industries.

• New possibilities will open in the logistics sector.

3. Development in rural areas

• Road network will expand in border and rural areas.

• It will help to connect small towns and villages to large markets.

4. Tourism will get a boost

• Tourism activities may rise in Nepal border and Northeast India.

5. New employment opportunities

• Thousands of jobs will be created at the local level in construction work, transport, hotel, retail, and service sector.