To increase the pace of development in Uttar Pradesh, work has started on the plan to build another magnificent highway. Gorakhpur-Shamli Highway will not only improve the connectivity of the state, but it will also strengthen the monitoring of Nepal border. This highway will pass through 15 districts, which will reduce travel time and people will get the benefit of modern road facilities.
Gorakhpur-Shamli Highway: New dimension in connectivity
The network of expressways and highways is expanding rapidly in Uttar Pradesh. Now Gorakhpur-Shamli Highway is also going to join this link.
- Length: This highway will be approximately 700 kilometers long.
- Effect:
- Will promote development in backward districts.
- Travel time will be reduced.
- There will be improvement in transportation from one district to another.
Through which districts will the highway pass?
This highway will start from Gorakhpur and reach Shamli, and will connect 15 districts on the way.
- Eastern Uttar Pradesh:
- Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich.
- Central Uttar Pradesh:
- Lucknow, Sitapur, Lakhimpur Kheri.
- Western Uttar Pradesh:
- Pilibhit, Bareilly, Moradabad, Bijnor, Meerut, Shamli.
Assistant in monitoring Nepal border
This highway will not only be limited to improving connectivity, but will also strengthen the security of the India-Nepal border.
- Border monitoring made easy:
- Quick access to Nepal border will be possible through the highway.
- Travel will be convenient for security forces and goods trains.
NHAI’s big project
The construction of this highway will be under the supervision of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
- Demarcation process begins:
- The work of demarcation of the highway will start soon.
- Land acquisition:
- After demarcation, the process of land acquisition will be expedited.
- Land acquisition may take some time, but it will be on priority.
- create time:
- The highway will take approximately three years to be constructed.
Meeting of CM Yogi Adityanath and Nitin Gadkari
There has been a discussion regarding this project between CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- Clean Process:
- NHAI has been given the responsibility to ensure that there is no delay or interruption in the construction work.
- Local Development:
- This highway will bring new opportunities for development in rural and urban areas of 15 districts.
Benefits for travelers and business
- Travel time will be reduced:
- Saving time by fast and convenient road route.
- Promotion of trade and industry:
- Better connectivity for commercial vehicles.
- New industries and businesses will get encouragement.
- Promotion of tourism:
- Being close to Nepal border, access to tourist places will be easy.