Raxaul-Haldia 6-Lane Expressway Approved: A Boost for Connectivity and Economic Growth

Ministry of Road Transport Approves DPR for Major Infrastructure Project

New Delhi — The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Raxaul-Haldia 6-lane expressway under the Bharatmala Project. This expressway, designed to enhance connectivity and spur economic development, will pass through key regions, including Deoghar and Jamtara, and reach the Haldia Port in West Bengal.

Project Highlights

The expressway will span 719 kilometers from the Nepal border at Raxaul to Haldia Port, significantly improving travel and transportation in the region. With an estimated cost of ₹60,000 crores, the project will include a 65-kilometer stretch in Deoghar and a 50-kilometer stretch in Jamtara. Upon completion, travel time from Deoghar to Patna and Kolkata will be reduced to just three hours.

Route Details

The expressway will start from Raxaul and pass through East Champaran, Sheohar, Samastipur, Begusarai, and cross the Ganga River via a new bridge from Suryagarha to Malaypur, Chirayandi, Banka’s Katoria, Mohanpur in Deoghar, and further through Nagpur, Ghoramara, Sonaraytahdi, Palojori in Jamtara, reaching Kundhit, Bolpur, Arambagh, Rajhatty, East Midnapore, and finally Haldia Port.

Greenfield Project

This will be a greenfield project, meaning it will not incorporate existing roads but will create a completely new infrastructure, ensuring a smooth and efficient transportation network.

Industrial and Economic Development

The expressway’s inclusion of Deoghar in its alignment is expected to spur industrial and economic growth in the region. It will facilitate faster transportation of goods and enhance connectivity for residents, creating new opportunities for economic activities.

Official Statements

Nishikant Dubey, MP, Godda: “Under the Modi Guarantee, approval has been granted for a 719-kilometer expressway from the Nepal border at Raxaul to Haldia Port. This 6-lane road will enable people from Deoghar and Santhal Pargana to reach Patna and Kolkata in just three hours. The project, costing approximately ₹60,000 crores, will directly link Bihar and Jharkhand with the port, creating a new industrial corridor. This road will be beneficial for mines and minerals transportation and enhance connectivity with Nepal, boosting tourism.”

Impact and Benefits

Economic Corridor: The expressway will create a new economic corridor, fostering industrial development in Deoghar and surrounding areas.

Travel Time Reduction: Significantly reduced travel times to major cities like Patna and Kolkata.

Improved Connectivity: Enhanced connectivity with the Haldia Port will benefit both Bihar and Jharkhand, promoting economic activities and tourism.

Infrastructure Development: Construction of new bridges and roads will improve overall infrastructure in the region.

Key Takeaways

• The Raxaul-Haldia expressway is a major infrastructure project under the Bharatmala Project.
• The expressway will pass through key regions in Bihar and Jharkhand, enhancing connectivity.
• Significant reduction in travel time between Deoghar, Patna, and Kolkata.
• Expected to boost industrial and economic development in the region.
• Project estimated to cost ₹60,000 crores with a span of 719 kilometers.

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