Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Gumjal to Dharchula
The Indian Volunteers Trust has proposed a new expressway connecting Gumjal in Punjab to Dharchula in Uttarakhand. This expressway, stretching over 641 km, aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance between these regions. The current route covers 993 km and takes approximately 19 hours and 3 minutes to travel. The new expressway will cut this travel time down to just 6 hours and 24 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gumjal | Punjab | 30.00696 | 73.90617 |
| Sansarpur | Punjab | 30.10922 | 75.81973 |
| Saharanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 29.96811 | 77.55494 |
| Bonda | Uttarakhand | 29.8505 | 78.67987 |
| Dhandhura RF | Uttarakhand | 29.86043 | 80.36295 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 993 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 641 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 19 hr 3 min | ||
| Proposed Expressway Time | 6 hr 24 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 352 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 12 hr 39 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 35.45% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 66.44% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Gumjal, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.00696
- Longitude: 73.90617
- Passing through Sansarpur, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.10922
- Longitude: 75.81973
- Passing through Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 29.96811
- Longitude: 77.55494
- Passing through Bonda, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 29.8505
- Longitude: 78.67987
- Ending at Dhandhura RF, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 29.86043
- Longitude: 80.36295
Proposed Interchanges:
- Interchange at Gumjal, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.00696
- Longitude: 73.90617
- Interchange at Sansarpur, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.10922
- Longitude: 75.81973
- Interchange at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 29.96811
- Longitude: 77.55494
- Interchange at Bonda, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 29.8505
- Longitude: 78.67987
- Interchange at Dhandhura RF, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 29.86043
- Longitude: 80.36295
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway aims to provide a seamless and direct connection between key regions of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, facilitating quicker and more efficient travel.
- Economic Development: By significantly reducing travel time and distance, the expressway will stimulate trade and tourism, fostering economic growth in the region.
- Quality of Life: Improved travel conditions will enhance the quality of life for residents and travelers, making journeys safer and more comfortable.
- Strategic Importance: The expressway will serve strategic purposes, offering a reliable and rapid connection between important locations in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
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 12 hours and 39 minutes, cutting travel time by 66.44%.
- Distance Savings: The expressway will shorten the travel distance by 352 km, a reduction of 35.45%.
- 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 Gumjal to Dharchula 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.