Gorakhpur, a city known for its numerous temples and monuments, including the famous Shri Gorakhnath Temple, has been rapidly developing. It is now adding another major infrastructure project to its portfolio: the Gorakhpur Siliguri Expressway. This expressway spans approximately 520 kilometers and will link Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri in West Bengal. The project, estimated at Rs. 32,000 crores, is slated for completion by December 2025.
Project Details
Initiative:
Part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana (BMP), the Gorakhpur Siliguri Expressway is a greenfield project planned to enhance connectivity and boost economic development.
Route:
The four-lane access-controlled highway will start from Jagdishpur in Gorakhpur and pass through various districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Gorakhpur, Deoria, and Kushinagar. It will then traverse nine districts in Bihar—East Champaran, West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Darbhanga, Supaul, Kishanganj, Madhubani, and Forbesganj—before reaching Siliguri in West Bengal.
Construction:
LN Malviya Infra Projects Private Limited was tasked with preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The land acquisition process began in May 2022. The expressway will be built away from populated areas to avoid land acquisition challenges.
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Key Facts
- Maintained By: NHAI
- Length: 519.6 Km
- Estimated Cost: Rs. 32,000 Crore
- Expected Completion: December 2025
- States Covered: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal
- Lanes: Four Lanes
Route Map and Construction Details
The expressway will start from Jagdishpur in Gorakhpur and enter Bihar through Kushinagar’s Tamukhiraj tehsil, continuing through several districts before reaching Siliguri. The alignment will run along the India-Nepal border on its northern side and National Highway 27 on its southern side. The expressway will use Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) technology for enhanced security and performance.
Packages:
- Uttar Pradesh:
- Package-1: Gorakhpur Ring Road to UP-Bihar border
- Bihar:
- Package-1: NH 27 (East-West Corridor) at Forbesganj
- Package-2: NH 327 at Kishanganj to Bihar-West Bengal border
- Package-3: To Be Announced
- West Bengal:
- Package-1: NH 27 (East-West Corridor) at Bagdogra
Benefits
The Gorakhpur Siliguri Expressway promises several benefits:
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time between Gorakhpur and Siliguri will be reduced from 15 hours to about 6 hours.
- Economic Boost: The expressway will stimulate economic growth in various districts across UP, Bihar, and West Bengal by improving transportation and trade routes.
- Industrial Development: The construction of industrial corridors along the expressway will boost employment opportunities and regional development.
- Real Estate Growth: Improved connectivity is expected to enhance the real estate market along the route, attracting investment and development in these regions.
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Progress and Status
- 2021: Project plan proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
- May 2022: The land acquisition process commenced.
- January 2023: NHAI invited tenders for the project.
Conclusion
The Gorakhpur Siliguri Expressway is a transformative project that will significantly improve connectivity between North-Central India and the Northeast. It is expected to spur economic growth, enhance real estate development, and create numerous employment opportunities in the regions it traverses. The expressway’s completion will mark a significant milestone in the infrastructure development of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
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