Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Jakhau to Kolkata
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway from Jakhau in Gujarat to Kolkata in West Bengal, covering a distance of 2,029 km. This expressway aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and foster economic growth across several major cities and regions. The current route covers 2,445 km and takes approximately 45 hours to travel. With the new expressway, travel time will be reduced to just 20 hours and 17 minutes.
Details:
Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
---|---|---|---|
Jakhau | Gujarat | 23.21847 | 68.71604 |
Bhuj | Gujarat | 23.22956 | 69.69606 |
Malla | Gujarat | 23.11762 | 70.71899 |
Ghanshyamgad | Gujarat | 23.06899 | 71.42159 |
Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 22.97509 | 72.4976 |
Godhara | Gujarat | 22.92112 | 73.63743 |
Indore | Madhya Pradesh | 22.78654 | 75.82767 |
Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 23.1269 | 77.49405 |
Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh | 23.27721 | 79.99779 |
Kotma | Madhya Pradesh | 23.1785 | 81.92497 |
Kusmi | Chhattisgarh | 23.28401 | 83.90563 |
Ranchi | Jharkhand | 23.29194 | 85.33702 |
Jharbagda | West Bengal | 23.04245 | 86.65279 |
Kolkata | West Bengal | 22.60944 | 88.36945 |
Total Distance | |||
Current Route | 2,445 km | ||
Proposed Expressway | 2,029 km | ||
Travel Time | |||
Current Travel Time | 45 hours | ||
Proposed Expressway Time | 20 hr 17 min | ||
Saved Distance | |||
Distance Saved | 416 km | ||
Saved Time | |||
Time Saved | 24 hr 43 min | ||
Percentage Savings | |||
Distance Saved (%) | 17% | ||
Time Saved (%) | 55% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Jakhau, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.21847
- Longitude: 68.71604
- Passing through Bhuj, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.22956
- Longitude: 69.69606
- Passing through Malla, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.11762
- Longitude: 70.71899
- Passing through Ghanshyamgad, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.06899
- Longitude: 71.42159
- Passing through Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.97509
- Longitude: 72.4976
- Passing through Godhara, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.92112
- Longitude: 73.63743
- Passing through Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 22.78654
- Longitude: 75.82767
- Passing through Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.1269
- Longitude: 77.49405
- Passing through Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.27721
- Longitude: 79.99779
- Passing through Kotma, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.1785
- Longitude: 81.92497
- Passing through Kusmi, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 23.28401
- Longitude: 83.90563
- Passing through Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 23.29194
- Longitude: 85.33702
- Passing through Jharbagda, West Bengal
- Latitude: 23.04245
- Longitude: 86.65279
- Ending at Kolkata, West Bengal
- Latitude: 22.60944
- Longitude: 88.36945
Proposed Interchanges:
- Interchange at Jakhau, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.21847
- Longitude: 68.71604
- Interchange at Bhuj, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.22956
- Longitude: 69.69606
- Interchange at Malla, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.11762
- Longitude: 70.71899
- Interchange at Ghanshyamgad, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.06899
- Longitude: 71.42159
- Interchange at Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.97509
- Longitude: 72.4976
- Interchange at Godhara, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.92112
- Longitude: 73.63743
- Interchange at Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 22.78654
- Longitude: 75.82767
- Interchange at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.1269
- Longitude: 77.49405
- Interchange at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.27721
- Longitude: 79.99779
- Interchange at Kotma, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.1785
- Longitude: 81.92497
- Interchange at Kusmi, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 23.28401
- Longitude: 83.90563
- Interchange at Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 23.29194
- Longitude: 85.33702
- Interchange at Jharbagda, West Bengal
- Latitude: 23.04245
- Longitude: 86.65279
- Interchange at Kolkata, West Bengal
- Latitude: 22.60944
- Longitude: 88.36945
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: This expressway will provide a direct and efficient route connecting major cities across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
- Economic Development: By reducing travel time and distance, the expressway 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 24 hours and 43 minutes, cutting travel time by 55%.
- Distance Savings: The expressway will shorten the travel distance by 416 km, a reduction of 17%.
- 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 Jakhau to Kolkata 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.