Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Lhonak to Kupup
The Indian Volunteers Trust has proposed an expressway connecting Lhonak to Kupup in Sikkim. This expressway, spanning 79.2 km and passing through three major points, aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance, enhancing connectivity and fostering faster development in the region.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhonak | Sikkim | 27.9288 | 88.39188 |
| Lachen | Sikkim | 27.71026 | 88.55889 |
| Kupup | Sikkim | 27.33716 | 88.8384 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Provides a direct and efficient route connecting key points in Sikkim, facilitating better movement of people and goods.
- Significant Reduction in Travel Time: Reduces travel time from 8 hours and 36 minutes to just 47 minutes.
- Distance Savings: Cuts the travel distance from 234 km to 79.2 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 234 | 79.2 | 154.8 | 66.15% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 8.6 | 0.78 | 7.82 | 90.93% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Lhonak, Sikkim
- Latitude: 27.9288
- Longitude: 88.39188
- Proceeding to Lachen, Sikkim
- Latitude: 27.71026
- Longitude: 88.55889
- Ending at Kupup, Sikkim
- Latitude: 27.33716
- Longitude: 88.8384
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Regional Connectivity: Establishes a streamlined route connecting key locations in Sikkim, improving access and fostering economic ties.
- Economic Growth: Promotes economic development by improving transportation infrastructure and reducing travel times.
- Travel Efficiency: Provides a more direct and faster route, making travel between these important locations quicker and more convenient.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Lhonak to Kupup represents a significant infrastructure improvement that will enhance connectivity within Sikkim. By reducing travel time from 8 hours and 36 minutes to just 47 minutes and cutting the distance from 234 km to 79.2 km, this expressway will facilitate better movement of people and goods, driving regional development. The Indian Volunteers Trust’s proposal highlights the importance of efficient infrastructure in fostering growth and connectivity across regions.