Gorakhpur Link Expressway set to open in the new year with 98% construction complete

Gorakhpur : Where constructing a regular road was once a challenge due to low-lying terrain, the Yogi government has accomplished the extraordinary by building an expressway. This achievement stands as a symbol of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s unwavering determination.

The Gorakhpur Link Expressway, which connects Gorakhpur to Azamgarh while passing through four districts, is set to transform connectivity in the region. It also significantly eases travel to the state capital, Lucknow. With 98% of the construction work completed, the expressway is already open for vehicular movement.

The Yogi government is steadily enhancing road connectivity across Uttar Pradesh and is now preparing for the formal inauguration of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in the new year.

This expressway will enable seamless and faster connectivity from the Gorakhpur region to Lucknow, Agra, and Delhi via the Purvanchal Expressway.

One of CM Yogi Adityanath’s priority projects, the link expressway begins at Gorakhpur Bypass NH-27 near Jaitpur village and ends at Salarpur in Azamgarh, connecting to the Purvanchal Expressway. Stretching 91.35 kilometers, the project has a total cost of Rs 7,283.28 crore, including land acquisition expenses.

The link expressway benefits Gorakhpur, Ambedkarnagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, and Azamgarh districts, offering faster travel and bringing communities closer together.

According to the latest update on December 23 from the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), 98% of the construction work is complete.

The main carriageway’s clearing and grubbing work is 100% complete, along with 100% of the earthwork. Out of the 343 proposed structures on the expressway, 337 have been constructed, while the remaining structures are being completed at a rapid pace.

The construction of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway was an exceptionally challenging task, primarily due to the low-lying terrain in the Gorakhpur district. The region’s roads were prone to damage every year, making the process of filling soil for the expressway particularly difficult.

However, under CM Yogi Adityanath’s guidance, the administration overcame this challenge with great success. With the expressway almost completed and vehicular traffic already flowing, the officials involved are now reflecting on their hard work with satisfaction.

Once completed, the Gorakhpur Link Expressway will significantly reduce travel time from Gorakhpur to Lucknow, taking just 3.5 hours via the Purvanchal Expressway. Additionally, the expressway will enhance connectivity, offering travelers a smooth journey from Gorakhpur to Delhi and Agra.

The completion of this expressway will pave the way for the overall development of the Gorakhpur region. Its controlled entry points will not only reduce fuel consumption and save time for vehicles, but will also help reduce environmental pollution.

This expressway will drive the social and economic development of the areas it connects, boosting agriculture, commerce, tourism, and industries. By linking various production units, development centers, and agricultural zones to the national capital, it will serve as a key industrial corridor.

Furthermore, the Yogi government is developing an industrial corridor along both sides of the expressway, further promoting regional growth and prosperity.