News Desk. The road and expressway network in Uttar Pradesh is continuously getting stronger. In this context, preparations for the construction of Chitrakoot Link Expressway have now intensified. With the completion of this project, Chitrakoot Dham will get better road connectivity and the development of Bundelkhand region is also expected to get a new impetus. The special thing is that this expressway will be made of six lanes and it is estimated that about Rs 1008.67 crore will be spent on its construction.
Expressway will be 15.172 kilometers long
The total length of Chitrakoot Link Expressway will be 15.172 kilometers. It will be developed as a six-lane access controlled greenfield expressway. Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEDA) has selected MKC Infrastructure Limited for its construction. The company had made the lowest financial bid for the construction work. The project will be built on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model.
Connectivity will be changed by Rs 1008 crore
With the construction of this expressway, Chitrakoot will get better connectivity with other big cities including Delhi through Bundelkhand Expressway and Agra-Lucknow Expressway. It is claimed that with the new connectivity the journey from Delhi to Chitrakoot can be completed in about 6 hours. This will save time for passengers and make road travel more convenient than before.
Defense and industrial corridor will benefit
Chitrakoot Link Expressway will not only make transportation easier but will also strengthen the defense and industrial corridor being developed in Bundelkhand. Better road connectivity can help industries transport goods, attract investment and increase employment opportunities at the local level.