Gorakhpur Link Expressway

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Updated status of the Gorakhpur Expressway project

The total length of the fully access-controlled 04 lanes expressway is 91.352 KM.

Approved project cost – Rs.7283.28 Crore (Including Land cost).

Starting point: Jaitpur (District-Gorakhpur) NH-27

Ending Point: Salarpur (District Azamgarh) at Purvanchal expressway.

Districts falling on the expressway – 1. Gorakhpur, 2- Azamgarh, 3- Ambedkarnagar, 4- Sant Kabir Nagar

The project has been divided into 02 packages for implementation.

Project developers M/S APCO Infrastructure Pvt Ltd for Package-1 and M/S DilipBuildcon for package-2 have been Selected for Development. Work is under progress since 10.02.2020

99.10 % land out of the total required land for the project has been acquired  till 04.07.2022

Environmental approval and NOC from the Department of Forest are in process.

In order to convey and carry the cultural and commercial values from Gorakhpur to Azamgarh and vice-versa, the government has decided to construct this Link Expressway. The Gorakhpur Link Expressway will provide faster connectivity and a better commuter experience as well as help in getting the population of affected areas closer.

The inauguration of Gorakhpur Link Expressway was successfully completed on 20.06.2025 by the  Hon’ble Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath ji, in Village-Salarpur, District-Azamgarh and Village-Bhagwanpur, Tehsil-Sahjanwa, District-Gorakhpur.

Salient Features Of The Project

Starting PointNear village Jaitpur (NH-27) at Gorakhpur bye-pass NH-27
End PointAt Chainage 190+855 of Purvanchal Express Way.
Highlights
  • Estimated Total Length – 91.35 km
  • Estimated Travel Time – 4:30-5:00 Hours
  • ROW – 110 Meters
  • Carriageway – 4 lanes (expandable upto 6 lanes) but all will be constructed as per 6 lanes.
  • Provision of Service Road expected Major Bridges
  • Districts Covered – Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, Azamgarh
  • Total Access Controlled Expressway
  • Provision for Underpasses for Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Animals.
Project PackagesThis project is proposed to be divided into 2 packages.
Link RoadThe expressway is to be linked with Varanasi through a separate link road.
Mode of ImplementationThe Project will be implemented on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Mode.