Bundelkhand Expressway Access Controlled Project (Green Field)

For Omni-directional development in the Bundelkhand area, especially in less developed districts like Chitrakoot, Banda, Hamirpur, and Jalaun the State Government has pledged to construct Bundelkhand Expressway. This expressway will link the Bundelkhand area from the national capital Delhi through the Agra-Lucknow expressway and Yamuna expressway as well as will play a vital role in the development of the Bundelkhand area.

  • Starting point of the project: Near Bharatkoop at Jhansi-Prayagraj National Highway Number-35 in district Chitrakoot.

  • Ending point of the project: Near village Kudrail in district Etawah on Agra-Lucknow expressway.

  • Length of the project: Total 296.070 KM.

  • Hon. ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Bundelkhand Expressway at Village-Katheri, District- Jalaun. on 16 July 2022​

Form of Expressway

This expressway will be of 04 lanes (Expandable up to 06 lanes) with 06 lanes wider structures. Width of ROW (Right Of Way) of the project is 110 Meters; a service road of 3.75 M width will be constructed at one side of the expressway in a staggered form so that residents of nearby villages of the project area may get a smooth transportation facility.

Main rivers falling on alignment:- Bagen, Ken, Shyama, Chandawal, Birma, Yamuna, Betwa, and Sengar.

Proposed structures on the expressway:- Total 04 Railway Over Bridges, 14 Large bridges, 06 Toll Plazas, 07 Ramp Plaza, 286 small bridges, and 18 Fly Overs will also be constructed on the expressway.

Details of packages and developers of the project:-

Package No.Name of PackageLength (In KM)Name of DeveloperContracted Cost (IN crore Rs.)
1Chainage (-)0+790 to Chainage 49+700 (Gonda, district Chitrakoot to Manokhar, up to district Banda)50.490M/s Apco Infratech Pvt. Ltd.1268.60
2Chainage 49+700 to 100+000 (Manokhar, district Banda to Kaouhri, up to district Mahoba)50.300M/s Apco Infratech Pvt. Ltd.1245.63
3Chainage 100+000 to Chainage 149+000 (Kaouhri, district Mahoba to Brolikharka, district Hamirpur)49.000M/s Ashoka Bildcon Ltd.1079.52
4Chainage 149+000 to Chainage 200+000 (Brolikharka, district Hamirpur to Salabaad, district Jalaun)51.000M/s Gavar Construction Limited1396.00
5Chainage 200+000 to Chainage 250+000 (Salabaad, district Jalaun to Bakhariya, district Auraiya)50.00M/s Gavar Construction Limited1415.00
6Chainage 250+000 to Chainage 295+280 (Bakhariya, district Auraiya to Kudrail, district Etawah)45.280M/s Dilip Bildcon Limited1362.06
 

Total

296.070 7766.81

Benefits from Project:-

  • ​ With the construction of the expressway, Bundelkhand area will be linked with a fast and smooth traffic corridor through the Agra-Lucknow expressway and Yamuna expressway.

  • ​ The way of Omni-directional development of the Bundelkhand area will be strengthened. Important savings in the consumption of fuel and control over pollution will also be possible, as the expressway is access-controlled.

  • ​ Area covered under the project will be economically and socially developed as well as enhancement in agriculture, commerce, tourism, and industrial income will also be experienced.

  • ​ To link the various manufacturing units, development centers, and agricultural productive areas with the national capital, established in the areas covered under the expressway, an industrial corridor will be developed which will assist in the Omni directional development of the area.

  • ​ Opportunities will also be available for establishment of Industrial Training Institutes, Teaching and Training Institutes and Medical Institutes, etc. near expressway.

  • ​ Expressway will act as a catalyst for establishment of Handloom industry, food processing units, storages, market, and Milk-based industries.

Progress of land acquisition for construction of expressway:-

Approximately 95.01% of land has been purchased/acquisition for the project. To date, a total of 3462.2787 hectares land has been purchased/acquired by UPEIDA for the project.

To better develop the Bundelkhand area and generate new employment opportunities, the government has decided to construct the Bundelkhand expressway. After the completion of this project, the ambitious Defense Industrial Corridor will receive automatic boosts.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

Starting PointNear Bharatkoop in District Chitrakoot.
End PointNear Kudrail village (before 16 KM) at NH-91 (Etawah Bewar Road)
Highlights
  • sanctioned  Total Length – 296.07 km
  • ROW – 110 Meters
  • Carriageway – 4 lanes (expandable up to 6 lanes) but all will be constructed as per 6 lanes.
  • Provision of Service Road
  • Districts Covered – Chitrakoot, Banda, Mohaba, Hamirpur, Jalaun,  Auraiya and Etawah
  • Total Access Controlled Expressway
  • Provision for Underpasses for Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Animals.
Project PackagesThis project is proposed to be divided into 6 packages.
Mode of ImplementationThe Project will be implemented on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Mode.