Gwalior-Agra Expressway Route Map:Gwalior-Agra Expressway is being constructed at a fast pace. This modern expressway will ease the travel between Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan (Expressway connecting UP, MP, Rajasthan). This 88 kilometer long and 6-lane route will help in increasing the speed of traffic as well as saving time. Let us understand the complete information of this project in detail.
Introduction and objectives of the project
Gwalior-Agra Expressway (Gwalior Agra Highway Details) The main objective of this is to connect Gwalior and Agra with high speed connection. This expressway will start from Susera village of Gwalior and go to Deori village of Agra.
- speed limit: Trains will be able to run on this route at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour.
- Cost and land use: The total cost of the project is Rs 2,497.84 crore and 502 hectares of land has been acquired for it.
- Properties: This 6 lane road can be expanded to 8 lanes in future.
Major cities and villages will be added
The connection of many major cities and villages will improve through this expressway.
- City,
- Agra (Uttar Pradesh)
- Morena (Madhya Pradesh)
- Bhind (Madhya Pradesh)
- Village,
- 14 villages of Agra
- 30 villages of Dholpur
- It will reach Gwalior via many areas of Morena.
Along with this, 47 culverts, 4 small bridges and 5 big bridges are being built on the route. This infrastructure will make travel smooth and safe.
saving time in travel
Gwalior-Agra Expressway With its commencement, the journey between Gwalior and Agra will be reduced by 2 to 3 hours. This will save time as well as reduce fuel expenses.
Other connecting expressways,
- Bundelkhand Expressway (Etawah)
- Agra-Lucknow Expressway (Lucknow)
- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (Kota)
This connection will give new heights to travel and trade between the three states.
Natural and environmental impacts
Tree cutting and replanting scheme,
- harvest data:A total of 4,000 trees have been allowed to be cut for the expressway construction.
- replantation plan: Instead, a target has been set to plant 1.24 lakh trees.
Notably, permission for felling of 755 trees in the Taj Trapezium zone is still pending. Efforts are being made to balance this project with environmental protection.
Land acquisition and compensation
Acquisition of 550 hectares of land required for the project has already been completed.
- compensation to farmers: 95% compensation has been given.
- construction progress: Till now 85% construction work has been completed.
All the activities are in fast progress so that it can be completed as soon as possible.
economic and industrial benefits
This expressway will contribute significantly to the economic development of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
advantages,
- Business: Business activities will increase and time taken to transport goods will reduce.
- Tourism: It will be easy to reach major tourist destinations, which will boost the local economy.
- industrialization: Opportunities will open for new factories and industries.
promote tourism
Both Gwalior and Agra are famous for historical and cultural heritage.
- Agra: Places like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
- Gwalior: Gwalior Fort, Jai Vilas Palace and other historical places.
It will be easy to reach these places through this expressway, which will increase the number of tourists.
