Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Sunderbani to Thangra
The Indian Volunteers Trust has put forward a proposal for a new expressway connecting Sunderbani in Jammu to Thangra in Ladakh. This expressway, spanning 411 km, aims to revolutionize travel in the region by significantly cutting down travel time and distance. The current route covers 869 km and takes approximately 21 hours and 49 minutes. The new expressway will reduce this travel time to just 4 hours and 6 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderbani | Jammu | 33.05509 | 74.51217 |
| Doda | Jammu | 33.14595 | 75.54746 |
| Chah | Ladakh | 33.21884 | 77.15683 |
| Sumdo | Ladakh | 33.23282 | 78.36378 |
| Thangra | Ladakh | 33.21408 | 78.88112 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 869 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 411 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 21 hr 49 min | ||
| Proposed Expressway Time | 4 hr 6 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 458 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 17 hr 43 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 52.71% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 81.26% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Sunderbani, Jammu
- Latitude: 33.05509
- Longitude: 74.51217
- Passing through Doda, Jammu
- Latitude: 33.14595
- Longitude: 75.54746
- Passing through Chah, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.21884
- Longitude: 77.15683
- Passing through Sumdo, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.23282
- Longitude: 78.36378
- Ending at Thangra, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.21408
- Longitude: 78.88112
Proposed Interchanges:
- Interchange at Sunderbani, Jammu
- Latitude: 33.05509
- Longitude: 74.51217
- Interchange at Doda, Jammu
- Latitude: 33.14595
- Longitude: 75.54746
- Interchange at Chah, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.21884
- Longitude: 77.15683
- Interchange at Sumdo, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.23282
- Longitude: 78.36378
- Interchange at Thangra, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.21408
- Longitude: 78.88112
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway aims to provide a seamless and direct connection between key regions of Jammu and Ladakh, 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 Jammu and Ladakh.
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 17 hours and 43 minutes, cutting travel time by 81.26%.
- Distance Savings: The expressway will shorten the travel distance by 458 km, a reduction of 52.71%.
- 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 Sunderbani to Thangra 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.