Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Laukahi to Puri
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Laukahi in Bihar to Puri in Odisha, spanning 757 km. This expressway will pass through 5 major points, significantly enhancing travel efficiency and regional connectivity.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laukahi | Bihar | 26.47622 | 86.55811 |
| Madhopur | Bihar | 24.57336 | 86.51169 |
| Jharbagda | West Bengal | 23.04245 | 86.65279 |
| Dhamanagar | Odisha | 20.92568 | 86.42618 |
| Puri | Odisha | 19.83143 | 85.83629 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will create a direct and efficient route from Laukahi to Puri, passing through key cities and towns in between.
- Travel Time Reduction: The proposed expressway will significantly reduce travel time from 21 hours and 40 minutes to 7 hours and 34 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cut down the distance from 948 km to 757 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 948 | 757 | 191 | 20.15% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 21.67 | 7.57 | 14.10 | 65.06% |
Detailed Route Map:
- Starting from Laukahi, Bihar
- Latitude: 26.47622
- Longitude: 86.55811
- Passing through Major Points:
- Madhopur, Bihar
- Latitude: 24.57336
- Longitude: 86.51169
- Jharbagda, West Bengal
- Latitude: 23.04245
- Longitude: 86.65279
- Dhamanagar, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.92568
- Longitude: 86.42618
- Ending in Puri, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.83143
- Longitude: 85.83629
- Madhopur, Bihar
Purpose and Objectives:
- Accelerated Development: By reducing travel time and distance, this expressway will foster faster economic growth and development in the regions it connects.
- Enhanced Trade and Commerce: Improved connectivity will facilitate smoother and quicker transportation of goods and services, boosting trade and commerce.
- Regional Integration: This expressway will help in integrating diverse regions of India, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Laukahi to Puri by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a significant infrastructure project that will dramatically improve connectivity and efficiency of travel. It is a strategic initiative aimed at promoting faster development and connecting major cities across India. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.