Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Sulgum to Sagarpara
The Indian Volunteers Trust has proposed an expressway connecting Sulgum in Gujarat to Sagarpara in West Bengal, covering a distance of 1,787 km. This expressway aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance, enhancing connectivity and fostering economic development. The current route covers 2,015 km and takes approximately 38 hours to travel. With the new expressway, the travel time will be reduced to just 17 hours and 52 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulgum | Gujarat | 24.15678 | 71.35811 |
| Sonwadi | Gujarat | 24.42022 | 72.57461 |
| Udaipur | Rajasthan | 24.65688 | 73.68458 |
| Kota | Rajasthan | 25.25946 | 75.88273 |
| Shivpuri | Madhya Pradesh | 25.3574 | 77.63131 |
| Chhattarpur | Madhya Pradesh | 24.96677 | 79.60781 |
| Muradpur | Uttar Pradesh | 25.31926 | 81.851 |
| Chandauli | Uttar Pradesh | 25.25803 | 83.29601 |
| Gaya | Bihar | 24.83458 | 85.0297 |
| Madhopur | Bihar | 24.57336 | 86.51169 |
| Naraingarh | Jharkhand | 24.41806 | 87.6699 |
| Sagarpara | West Bengal | 24.24478 | 88.70123 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 2,015 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 1,787 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 38 hours | ||
| Proposed Expressway Time | 17 hr 52 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 228 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 20 hr 8 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 11.31% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 53.05% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Sulgum, Gujarat
- Latitude: 24.15678
- Longitude: 71.35811
- Passing through Sonwadi, Gujarat
- Latitude: 24.42022
- Longitude: 72.57461
- Passing through Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 24.65688
- Longitude: 73.68458
- Passing through Kota, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.25946
- Longitude: 75.88273
- Passing through Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.3574
- Longitude: 77.63131
- Passing through Chhattarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.96677
- Longitude: 79.60781
- Passing through Muradpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.31926
- Longitude: 81.851
- Passing through Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.25803
- Longitude: 83.29601
- Passing through Gaya, Bihar
- Latitude: 24.83458
- Longitude: 85.0297
- Passing through Madhopur, Bihar
- Latitude: 24.57336
- Longitude: 86.51169
- Passing through Naraingarh, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 24.41806
- Longitude: 87.6699
- Ending at Sagarpara, West Bengal
- Latitude: 24.24478
- Longitude: 88.70123
Proposed Interchanges:
- Interchange at Sulgum, Gujarat
- Latitude: 24.15678
- Longitude: 71.35811
- Interchange at Sonwadi, Gujarat
- Latitude: 24.42022
- Longitude: 72.57461
- Interchange at Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 24.65688
- Longitude: 73.68458
- Interchange at Kota, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.25946
- Longitude: 75.88273
- Interchange at Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.3574
- Longitude: 77.63131
- Interchange at Chhattarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.96677
- Longitude: 79.60781
- Interchange at Muradpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.31926
- Longitude: 81.851
- Interchange at Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.25803
- Longitude: 83.29601
- Interchange at Gaya, Bihar
- Latitude: 24.83458
- Longitude: 85.0297
- Interchange at Madhopur, Bihar
- Latitude: 24.57336
- Longitude: 86.51169
- Interchange at Naraingarh, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 24.41806
- Longitude: 87.6699
- Interchange at Sagarpara, West Bengal
- Latitude: 24.24478
- Longitude: 88.70123
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will provide a direct and efficient route connecting major regions across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
- Economic Development: Reducing travel time and distance will stimulate trade, tourism, and economic activities, contributing to regional growth.
- Quality of Life: Improved travel conditions will enhance the quality of life for residents and travelers by making journeys safer and more comfortable.
- Strategic Importance: The expressway will serve as a crucial link between various strategic locations, facilitating smoother and faster movement of goods and people.
Benefits:
- Red Lights Saved: The expressway will minimize stops and delays caused by traffic signals, enhancing travel efficiency.
- Traffic Reduction: Providing a direct and efficient route will help alleviate congestion on existing roads, reducing overall traffic.
- Time Savings: Travelers can save approximately 20 hours and 8 minutes, cutting travel time by 53.05%.
- Distance Savings: The expressway will shorten the travel distance by 228 km, a reduction of 11.31%.
- Public Satisfaction: Improved travel conditions will significantly increase public satisfaction, making journeys more pleasant and less stressful.
- Traffic Stress Management: Enhanced infrastructure and reduced travel times will help manage and reduce traffic stress, contributing to smoother and more enjoyable travel experiences.
The proposed Sulgum to Sagarpara expressway represents a visionary project aimed at accelerating development and improving connectivity across India. The Indian Volunteers Trust urges the government to consider this proposal, recognizing its potential to drive progress and enhance the quality of life for residents in the region.