Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Surat to Dhamanagar
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway from Surat, Gujarat to Dhamanagar, Odisha, covering a distance of 1,437 km. This expressway aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and support economic development across key regions in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Currently, the route covers 1,734 km and takes approximately 31 hours to travel. With the new expressway, travel time will be reduced to just 14 hours and 22 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surat | Gujarat | 21.24097 | 72.73534 |
| Visarwadi | Maharashtra | 21.17391 | 73.95353 |
| Jalgaon | Maharashtra | 21.00834 | 75.58602 |
| Amravati | Maharashtra | 20.97688 | 77.72258 |
| Nagpur | Maharashtra | 21.10433 | 79.21482 |
| Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 21.206 | 81.64898 |
| Balangir | Odisha | 20.70977 | 83.49121 |
| Angul | Odisha | 20.84697 | 85.13548 |
| Dhamanagar | Odisha | 20.92568 | 86.42618 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 1,734 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 1,437 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 31 hr | ||
| Proposed Expressway Time | 14 hr 22 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 297 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 16 hr 38 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 17.12% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 53.68% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Surat, Gujarat
- Latitude: 21.24097
- Longitude: 72.73534
- Passing through Visarwadi, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.17391
- Longitude: 73.95353
- Passing through Jalgaon, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.00834
- Longitude: 75.58602
- Passing through Amravati, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 20.97688
- Longitude: 77.72258
- Passing through Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.10433
- Longitude: 79.21482
- Passing through Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 21.206
- Longitude: 81.64898
- Passing through Balangir, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.70977
- Longitude: 83.49121
- Passing through Angul, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.84697
- Longitude: 85.13548
- Ending at Dhamanagar, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.92568
- Longitude: 86.42618
Proposed Interchanges:
- Interchange at Surat, Gujarat
- Latitude: 21.24097
- Longitude: 72.73534
- Interchange at Visarwadi, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.17391
- Longitude: 73.95353
- Interchange at Jalgaon, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.00834
- Longitude: 75.58602
- Interchange at Amravati, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 20.97688
- Longitude: 77.72258
- Interchange at Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.10433
- Longitude: 79.21482
- Interchange at Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 21.206
- Longitude: 81.64898
- Interchange at Balangir, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.70977
- Longitude: 83.49121
- Interchange at Angul, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.84697
- Longitude: 85.13548
- Interchange at Dhamanagar, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.92568
- Longitude: 86.42618
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will provide a direct and efficient route connecting major cities across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, significantly improving regional connectivity.
- 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 16 hours and 38 minutes, cutting travel time by 53.68%.
- Distance Savings: The expressway will shorten the travel distance by 297 km, a reduction of 17.12%.
- 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 Surat to Dhamanagar expressway represents a visionary project aimed at accelerating development and improving connectivity across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. 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 these regions.