A big step has been taken towards balancing and strengthening the road network in the state. The state government has given green signal to the proposals for six new North-South corridors connecting North and South. With the construction of these corridors, transportation will become easier in more than two dozen districts of the state and economic activities will get a new impetus.
Focus on North-South direction for the first time
Till now, most of the expressways and highways built in the state have been in the east-west direction. This is the first time that such a comprehensive plan has been prepared keeping North-South connectivity at the center. These proposals have been presented to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on which he has given his consent. The action plan prepared by the Public Works Department (PWD) is set to be approved by the Cabinet soon.
Economic activities and employment will get a boost
The construction of these new corridors will not only make long distance travel easier, but will also boost industry, trade, agriculture and tourism. With improved road connectivity, access to local markets will be easier and new employment opportunities will be created.
First corridor from Shravasti to Prayagraj
First corridor- Connects Ikauna (Shravasti)-Ayodhya-Sultanpur-Prayagraj, whose total length is about 262 kilometers. This includes two-lane, four-lane and six-lane mixed sections. This route will also connect to Purvanchal and Vindhya Expressway.
Prayagraj from Kushinagar-Varanasi and Nepal border.
Second corridor- It is about 220 kilometers long from Kushinagar to Varanasi, which will directly benefit the Purvanchal region.
Third corridor- It is proposed from India to Nepal border (Pipri) to Prayagraj, the length of which is about 295 kilometers. It will play an important role in connecting religious and administrative centers with the international border.
Lakhimpur-Banda and Bareilly-Lalitpur corridor
Fourth corridor- It is about 502 kilometers long from Lakhimpur to Banda, which will connect Awadh and Bundelkhand.
Fifth corridor- Bareilly-Agra-Jhansi-Lalitpur is about 547 kilometers long, which will make long distance transportation easier by connecting to Ganga, Yamuna and Bundelkhand Expressways.
Sixth corridor from Pilibhit to Harpalpur
The sixth and final corridor is proposed to be approximately 514 km long from Pilibhit Tiger Reserve area to Orai-Harpalpur. In this, many parts will be upgraded to four lanes, which will provide better connectivity to forest and industrial areas.
New axis of development of the state
The six North-South corridors will not only strengthen the road network but will also lay the foundation for the overall and balanced development of the state. This initiative of the government can prove important in establishing Uttar Pradesh as a logistics and economic hub in the coming years.
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