Good News: 700-km Long Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway to Connect 22 UP Districts

Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway:  A new expressway construction project is under consideration in Uttar Pradesh, connecting Gorakhpur to Shamli. This greenfield expressway, approximately 700 kilometers long, will link eastern Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur with western UP's Shamli, passing through 22 districts. The construction of this expressway is expected to benefit a significant population in the state, enhancing connectivity across Uttar Pradesh. Following the Ganga Expressway and the Gorakhpur Family Expressway, this initiative will help solidify the state’s reputation for robust infrastructure.

Currently, there are plans in progress for the Ganga Expressway, which will be approximately 1,000 kilometers long, making it the longest in the state. The first phase of the expressway, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, is seeing expedited construction, while the second phase, linking Prayagraj to Ballia, has also begun.

New Expressway: Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway

The Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway, second longest expressway in the state has been prepared by the NHAI. It will connect 22 districts between Gorakhpur and Shamli, facilitating increased vehicle speed throughout the region. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this plan is currently being prepared, after which a complete blueprint will be unveiled.

Connection via Barabanki

The Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway will pass through a substantial part of Barabanki, covering nearly 50 kilometers of the district. Barabanki has been identified as a crucial area within the Lucknow State Capital Region, making this expressway project particularly significant. Similar to the Agra-Lucknow and Purvanchal Expressways, this new route will also include facilities for fighter aircraft take-offs and landings in emergency situations.

Complete List of 22 Districts Linked by Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway

The Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway will pass through 22 districts, including Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gonda, Ayodhya, Barabanki, Bahraich, Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, Badaun, Bareilly, Rampur, Moradabad, Sambhal, Amroha, Bijnor, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, and Shamli. According to NHAI Project Director Saurabh Chaurasia, a DPR for the expressway has not yet been created, and decisions regarding it will be made in the next meeting.