New Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway to Reduce Travel Time to Just 6 Hours

Work Begins on the First Phase of the New Expressway

Work on a new expressway between Varanasi and Kolkata has started. The expressway will run through four states: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The initial phase of the project is already in progress and runs from Varanasi to Chainpur in Bihar's Kaimur district. This is a 27-km stretch, and the land for it has already been acquired.

Expressway to Be Constructed in 13 Phases

The new expressway is being constructed in 13 phases and will cover a total distance of approximately 610 to 690 kilometers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the project in 2024 under the Bharatmala scheme. Currently, it takes approximately 12 to 14 hours to travel from Varanasi to Kolkata. However, after the construction of the expressway, the traveling time will be reduced by half. Individuals will be able to travel from Varanasi to Kolkata within 6 to 7 hours.

Expressway Will Pass Through 18 Districts

The expressway will pass through 18 districts in total. From Varanasi, it will enter Bihar through Chandauli and then pass through places like Bhabua, Sasaram, Aurangabad, and Gaya. After Bihar, the route goes through Jharkhand covering Chatra, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Ranchi, and Bokaro. In West Bengal, it will go through Purulia, Bankura, Bishnupur, Panskura, Haldia, Diamond Harbour, and finally reach Kolkata.

Speed Limit to Be 120 Kmph

One of the main attractions of this expressway is that traffic can move at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. This implies quicker and smoother journeys for all. Besides, this road will also facilitate trade and tourism between the four states more easily.

Project Details and Costs

This expressway is being constructed in the Greenfield category and will cost around ₹35,000 crore. The biggest segment, approximately 323 km, will be in West Bengal. At the same time, the shortest part, 22 km, will be in Uttar Pradesh. Bihar will have approximately 169 km, and Jharkhand will have 196 km of this expressway.

Boost to Economy and Employment

This expressway will improve travel time and bring many benefits. For instance, it will help boost farming, local industries, and businesses. Thousands of jobs will be created during its construction. Moreover, once it is ready, lakhs of people will get better road connectivity between important cities and towns.

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