Lucknow: The modern road network is being continuously expanded in Uttar Pradesh. In this context, the proposed Vindhya Expressway is emerging as another important project of the state. The construction of this expressway is expected to provide faster, safer and better road connectivity to many districts of Purvanchal and Vindhya region. Preliminary level preparations on the project have begun and the process of preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) is underway.
Expressway will be 330 kilometers long
The length of the proposed Vindhya Expressway has been kept at around 320 to 330 kilometers. It is planned to be developed as six lanes, which can be further expanded as per requirement in future. The estimated cost of the project is said to be around Rs 22,400 crore. Currently, the technical study and feasibility report of the route is being prepared.
These 6 districts will get direct benefits
Districts like Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Bhadohi, Prayagraj, Jaunpur and Pratapgarh are likely to get the biggest benefit of this expressway. Apart from this, connectivity to other areas of Vindhya region will also be strengthened. After the construction of the road, it will take much less time to reach the major cities of the state from these districts than before.
Religious tourism will get support
Vindhya region is considered a major center of religious faith. Every year lakhs of devotees come here for darshan. After the construction of the new expressway, the travel of passengers coming from Lucknow, Kanpur, Noida, Delhi-NCR and other cities will become more fast and convenient. This is also likely to give new impetus to religious tourism.
The project is still in its initial stages
Presently pre-feasibility study and DPR of the project are being prepared. Also, work is going on to decide on such a route which will have minimum impact on the forest area and environment. The project will be taken forward after completion of processes like land acquisition and final alignment.
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