Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Munabao to Kishanganj
The Indian Volunteers Trust has proposed an expressway connecting Munabao in Rajasthan to Kishanganj in West Bengal, covering a distance of 1,790 km. This expressway aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance, enhancing connectivity and fostering economic development. The current route covers 2,120 km and takes approximately 36 hours to travel. With the new expressway, the travel time will be reduced to just 17 hours and 54 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munabao | Rajasthan | 25.7493 | 70.27835 |
| Barmer | Rajasthan | 25.76137 | 71.35614 |
| Dhoondhali | Rajasthan | 26.0953 | 72.4591 |
| Kaparda | Rajasthan | 26.26919 | 73.47523 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 26.77572 | 75.82929 |
| Dholpur | Rajasthan | 26.73272 | 77.82871 |
| Auraiya | Uttar Pradesh | 26.47866 | 79.51309 |
| Virahimpur | Uttar Pradesh | 26.82884 | 82.19798 |
| Gorakhpur | Uttar Pradesh | 26.76124 | 83.36804 |
| Motihari | Bihar | 26.65821 | 84.90083 |
| Laukahi | Bihar | 26.42519 | 86.52995 |
| Kishanganj | West Bengal | 26.09233 | 87.94274 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 2,120 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 1,790 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 36 hours | ||
| Proposed Expressway Time | 17 hr 54 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 330 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 18 hr 6 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 15.57% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 50.17% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Munabao, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.7493
- Longitude: 70.27835
- Passing through Barmer, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.76137
- Longitude: 71.35614
- Passing through Dhoondhali, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.0953
- Longitude: 72.4591
- Passing through Kaparda, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.26919
- Longitude: 73.47523
- Passing through Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.77572
- Longitude: 75.82929
- Passing through Dholpur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.73272
- Longitude: 77.82871
- Passing through Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.47866
- Longitude: 79.51309
- Passing through Virahimpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.82884
- Longitude: 82.19798
- Passing through Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.76124
- Longitude: 83.36804
- Passing through Motihari, Bihar
- Latitude: 26.65821
- Longitude: 84.90083
- Passing through Laukahi, Bihar
- Latitude: 26.42519
- Longitude: 86.52995
- Ending at Kishanganj, West Bengal
- Latitude: 26.09233
- Longitude: 87.94274
Proposed Interchanges:
- Interchange at Munabao, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.7493
- Longitude: 70.27835
- Interchange at Barmer, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.76137
- Longitude: 71.35614
- Interchange at Dhoondhali, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.0953
- Longitude: 72.4591
- Interchange at Kaparda, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.26919
- Longitude: 73.47523
- Interchange at Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.77572
- Longitude: 75.82929
- Interchange at Dholpur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.73272
- Longitude: 77.82871
- Interchange at Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.47866
- Longitude: 79.51309
- Interchange at Virahimpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.82884
- Longitude: 82.19798
- Interchange at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.76124
- Longitude: 83.36804
- Interchange at Motihari, Bihar
- Latitude: 26.65821
- Longitude: 84.90083
- Interchange at Laukahi, Bihar
- Latitude: 26.42519
- Longitude: 86.52995
- Interchange at Kishanganj, West Bengal
- Latitude: 26.09233
- Longitude: 87.94274
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will provide a direct and efficient route connecting major regions across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, 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 18 hours and 6 minutes, cutting travel time by 50.17%.
- Distance Savings: The expressway will shorten the travel distance by 330 km, a reduction of 15.57%.
- 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 Munabao to Kishanganj 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.