Uttar Pradesh is all set for a major road development push. The Yogi Adityanath government has announced a big new plan to extend the proposed Gorakhpur–Shamli Expressway all the way to Panipat in Haryana. Once completed, this expressway will directly connect eastern Uttar Pradesh with Delhi-NCR and Haryana. According to officials, work on the project is expected to begin by March, after the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is finalised.
Gorakhpur–Panipat Expressway to pass through 22 districts
The expressway will run through about 22 districts of Uttar Pradesh, giving a large part of the state direct connectivity to the national capital region. Some of the key districts along the route include Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharthnagar, Basti, Balrampur, Bahraich, Sitapur, Hardoi, Lucknow, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Amroha, Sambhal, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, and Saharanpur.
This project will help bridge the distance between eastern and western Uttar Pradesh, making travel faster and smoother.
700 km long – Gorakhpur–Panipat Expressway to be UP’s longest expressway
The expressway from Gorakhpur to Panipat will be around 700 kilometres long, making it one of Uttar Pradesh’s longest expressways. It will be access-controlled, meaning vehicles can enter and exit only from specific points. This will ensure high-speed and uninterrupted travel for passengers.
By connecting to Panipat, a major industrial hub in Haryana, the project will benefit more than 3,000 industries, including textile, wood and furniture, paper, and agro-based units. Many workers from Uttar Pradesh are employed in Panipat’s industries.
Once completed, the expressway will make the transport of raw materials and finished goods much faster and cheaper. It will also make travel easier and more convenient for thousands of workers commuting between the two states.
