Gorakhpur–Siliguri Expressway: Unlocking East India’s Fast-Track Route

Introduction

The Gorakhpur–Siliguri Expressway is a four-lane, access-controlled road planned under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. It is designed to run alongside NH-27, close to the India-Nepal border. The highway avoids populated areas, allowing rapid, interruption-free travel. Built using EPC mode, it ensures better control over cost and deadlines. It is a direct link—connecting Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur with West Bengal’s Siliguri. Operated by NHAI, this greenfield corridor runs nearly 520 km, bypassing crowded zones and bridging gaps in India’s eastern road network.

How Far, How Fast?

This highway will cut the travel time between Gorakhpur and Siliguri from 15 hours to 6. Without a direct route now, most vehicles take longer, congested paths. The new corridor gives an alternate, shorter link that skips city roads and busy intersections.

Particulars	Details
Length	519.6 km
Expected Completion	December 2025
Estimated Cost	₹32,000 crore
Lanes	4 (expandable to 6)
Route Type	Greenfield
States Covered	Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal

Where Will It Go?

The expressway starts at Jagdishpur in Gorakhpur. It cuts through Tamkuhiraj in Kushinagar and heads into Gopalganj in Bihar. After crossing nine districts in Bihar, including Champaran, Sitamarhi, Darbhanga, and Kishanganj, it enters Siliguri, West Bengal.

State	Distance Covered
Uttar Pradesh	84.3 km
Bihar	416.2 km
West Bengal	18.97 km

What Are the Benefits?

The expressway improves travel speed, boosts regional trade, and connects neglected regions to India’s mainstream economy.

• Cuts travel time between UP and Bengal, linking Siliguri faster to central India
  
• Connects agricultural and industrial hubs. This facilitates the growth of industrial corridors along the highway.
  
• Boosts jobs and real estate development, improves access to markets, especially for farmers
  

Districts in Bihar like Darbhanga, Madhubani, and Supaul are set to benefit the most. Previously isolated, these regions now get fast access to metro markets. UP districts like Deoria and Kushinagar will also see rising demand for land and housing.

Conclusion

The Gorakhpur–Siliguri Expressway is more than an infrastructure project. It is a development catalyst—unlocking trade, employment, and investment across India’s eastern belt. By reducing travel time and improving access, this 6-lane-ready expressway will bring real, lasting change to regions that have long awaited attention.

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