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The Gorakhpur Link Expressway project, including land costs, is estimated at Rs 7,283.28 crore, as reported by the Economic Times.
The expressway connects Jaitpur (Gorakhpur) to Salarpur (Azamgarh) via the Purvanchal Expressway. (Photo Credits: X)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Gorakhpur Link Expressway on June 20. This marks a major step in boosting road connectivity across the state. The expressway connects Jaitpur, located near National Highway-27 in Gorakhpur, to Salarpur in Azamgarh, where it links directly with the Purvanchal Expressway.
Along its route, it passes through four districts: Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, and Azamgarh. The new road is a four-lane, access-controlled expressway, with provisions in place to expand it to six lanes in the future.
Gorakhpur Link Expressway: Know All About It
The Gorakhpur Link Expressway project, including land costs, is estimated at Rs 7,283.28 crore, as reported by the Economic Times.
The construction was carried out in two parts — the stretch from Jaitpur to Phulwaria (about 48.3 km) was built by APCO Infratech Private Ltd, while the section from Phulwaria to Salarpur (around 43 km) was handled by Dilip Buildcon Limited.
According to reports, the new expressway will cut down travel time from Gorakhpur city to its southern areas like Urwa, Dhuriyapar, Khajni, and Belghat. It will significantly cut travel time from Gorakhpur to Urwa, reducing the journey from about an hour to just 20–25 minutes.
It also offers a faster and more convenient route from Gorakhpur to Lucknow.
By connecting directly to the Purvanchal Expressway, the route ensures smoother long-distance travel. It reportedly enhances connectivity to major cities like Lucknow, Delhi, and Agra, allowing for quicker and more comfortable journeys.
Gorakhpur Link Expressway: Route Details
Start Point: Jaitpur (Gorakhpur District) near National Highway-27
End Point: Salarpur (Azamgarh District) connecting to the Purvanchal Expressway
Gorakhpur Link Expressway: Toll Charges
The government has not yet declared the toll rates. However, they are likely to be similar to the charges on the Purvanchal Expressway.
Reportedly, Chief Minister Adityanath said that the Agra-Lucknow Expressway was only halfway done when he took charge. Since then, his government has completed work on six expressway projects in the state. He also shared that the 340 km-long Purvanchal Expressway will soon connect to Patna.
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