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Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Yogi Adityanath to inaugurate Gorakhpur Link Expressway today
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the Gorakhpur Link Expressway on Friday, marking a major boost to road connectivity in eastern Uttar Pradesh and being hailed as the new gateway to the region's development. The inauguration ceremonies will be held at both ends of the 91.35-kilometre expressway — at Salarpur in Azamgarh and the Bhagwanpur toll plaza near Gorakhpur. After the formal launch at Salarpur, the chief minister will travel along the expressway to Gorakhpur, where he will conclude the inauguration. The Gorakhpur Link Expressway stretches from Jaitpur (near National Highway-27) in Gorakhpur to Salarpur in Azamgarh, where it connects to the Purvanchal Expressway. Spanning four districts—Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, and Azamgarh—the fully access-controlled, four-lane expressway is designed for future expansion to six lanes, said a press statement issued by the state government on Thursday. Gorakhpur district magistrate Krishna Karunesh confirmed that preparations for the inauguration ceremony have been completed at both Salarpur in Azamgarh and Bhagwanpur near Gorakhpur. The project, including land acquisition, has a total cost of ₹7,283.28 crore. Construction was divided into two phases: Jaitpur to Phulwaria (48.317 km) by APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd, and Phulwaria to Salarpur (43.035 km) by Dilip Buildcon Ltd. The new expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Gorakhpur and Lucknow to just 3.5 hours. The Gorakhpur Link Expressway will also reduce travel time between Gorakhpur city and its southern areas such as Urwa, Dhuriyapar, Khajni, and Belghat. Travel from Gorakhpur to Urwa, which currently takes around an hour, will now take just 20–25 minutes via the expressway, said the press statement. During the event at the Bhagwanpur toll plaza, the chief minister will flag off the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) security fleet designed for commuter safety on the expressway. The fleet comprises five Innovas, five Campers, four ambulances, two cranes, and a Hydra vehicle. A full rehearsal of the security deployment was conducted on Thursday at the toll plaza. Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) have also been installed along the expressway. These include CCTV surveillance, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), and speed monitoring systems to enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations. The chief minister will visit photo galleries set up by UPEIDA at both Azamgarh and Gorakhpur ends of the expressway. He will also pose for photographs with personnel from the construction agencies to appreciate their contribution and boost their morale. To mark the occasion, the chief minister will plant a Harishankari sapling near the Bhagwanpur toll plaza. Ministers and public representatives accompanying him will also participate in the plantation ceremony, commemorating the event with a green initiative. UTTAR PRADESH'S SEVENTH OPERATIONAL EXPRESSWAY The Gorakhpur Link Expressway will be Uttar Pradesh's seventh operational expressway, five of which have been completed in the last eight years. Currently, construction is underway on three additional expressways, a press statement issued by the state government. Eight more expressways are in the proposal stage, the statement added. With the inclusion of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, Uttar Pradesh now holds the distinction of having the longest network of expressways in the country. These high-speed corridors are playing a pivotal role in fast-tracking the state's economic growth and regional connectivity. Expressways currently operated by UPEIDA in UP include Purvanchal Expressway: Lucknow to Ghazipur (341 km), Bundelkhand Expressway: Chitrakoot to Etawah (296 km), Agra-Lucknow Expressway: Agra to Lucknow (302 km), Yamuna Expressway: Greater Noida to Agra (165 km), Delhi-Meerut Expressway: Meerut to Delhi (82 km), Noida-Greater Noida Expressway (25 km), Gorakhpur Link Expressway (91 km) (will be operational from Friday). Expressways under construction are Ganga Expressway (591 km), Ballia Link Expressway (35 km) and the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway (63 km). OVER RS 2000 CRORE GIVEN TO FARMERS Compensation totaling ₹2,030.29 crore has been disbursed to 22,029 farmers whose land was acquired for the Gorakhpur Link Expressway project. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath personally honoured the farmers who provided land during the initial phase of the project. Their role will once again be acknowledged during the official inauguration of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway on Friday, said a press statement issued by the state government. For the 91.35-kilometre expressway, approximately 1,148.77 hectares of land was acquired from farmers across 172 villages spread over four districts: Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar and Azamgarh.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Quick assistance just a call away on Gorakhpur link e-way
1 2 Gorakhpur: The Gorakhpur link expressway has been equipped not only to facilitate seamless travel, but also to ensure safety and swift assistance in emergencies. Passengers can avail immediate help by simply dialling the control room helpline number 14449. Upon calling, GPS-enabled vehicles or ambulances operated by UPEIDA will be dispatched promptly to the location, officials said. To enhance safety and support, a fleet of 15 security vehicles will operate round the clock on the expressway. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off this fleet during the inauguration ceremony at the Bhagwanpur toll plaza on Friday. The expressway has been divided into two packages of around 45 km each. For each package, UPEIDA has deployed two patrolling vehicles, two patrolling campers equipped with safety tools (provided by the construction agencies), two ambulances for immediate medical aid, one crane for removing damaged vehicles and one hydra vehicle for the entire stretch. This setup ensures continuous 24x7 support along the entire expressway. Retired IG and UPEIDA's nodal security officer, Rajesh Pandey said that until the automated traffic management system (ATMS) is installed on the expressway, the integrated control room of the Purvanchal expressway will temporarily handle alerts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Any incident reported to the helpline number will be relayed to the nearest patrolling vehicle, ambulance, or crane via this control room. The GPS-enabled fleet ensures that the control room can trace and dispatch the nearest available vehicle swiftly, minimising response time in case of emergencies. In the near future, ATMS will be implemented on the Gorakhpur link expressway. This system will include CCTV cameras installed at regular intervals, monitored centrally. It will also feature speed detection cameras, number plate recognition (NPR) systems and alerts for speed limit violations, further strengthening safety and surveillance on the expressway, officials said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Swiss tech to ensure smooth ride on Gorakhpur link e-way
1 2 3 Lucknow/Gorakhpur: People taking the Gorakhpur link expressway will enjoy a world-class experience as cutting-edge Swiss technology has been used to improve the quality of ride. To enhance mobility and accessibility in the region, the state govt has tied up with ETH Zurich, a Switzerland-based entity, to provide the technology to upgrade quality of ride and experience for vehicle owners using the stretch. The same technology is also being used in Ganga Expressway and in the maintenance of other operational expressways across the state. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the 91.3-km long high-speed corridor on June 20. Through calibration, vibrations, and AI-based inputs, the independent experts from Switzerland ensured that motorists experience no bumps, roughness, or abnormal noise levels while commuting on the Gorakhpur link expressway. Using advanced vibration technology, accelerometer-based sensors, and S-motion sensors, the expressway's four-lane ride quality was scientifically evaluated. The equipment was installed in a specially outfitted Innova vehicle, which collected data during test runs. The assessment was carried out in collaboration with ETH Zurich and its spin-off firm, RTDT Laboratory AG. Based on detailed analysis, UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) implemented targeted improvements to ensure optimal ride experience. A senior officer at the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) said that the CM's office had been constantly monitoring the progress of the project. Though work on the project commenced in Feb 2020, the project got delayed due to some roadblocks. "Among major hurdles stalling the completion of the project was the change of the course of the Ghaghra. A portion of an embankment built for the safety of a major bridge constructed between Ambedkar Nagar and Gorakhpur was washed away last year after the monsoon, and repair works took time," an official said.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
UP govt to use Swiss technology to enhance ride quality on expressways
The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday said it will use cutting-edge Swiss technology to improve ride quality on expressways in the state. Building on the "world-class ride comfort" already validated on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway through advanced testing by ETH Zurich, the state will now deploy the same AI-based systems on the Ganga, Bundelkhand, Agra-Lucknow, and Purvanchal expressways, it said in a statement. "In a pioneering move, the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has initiated a comprehensive assessment and improvement drive for expressway riding comfort. This involves cutting-edge vibration and AI-based technologies developed by ETH Zurich and its independent spin-off company, RTDT Laboratory AG," the government said. "For this purpose, seven high-precision sensors -- four for assessing riding quality and three for monitoring motion -- were installed in an Innova vehicle. These include accelerometer-based and S-motion sensors, as well as advanced equipment for data collection and analysis," it said. The government said that UPEIDA has set a goal to inspect and improve the riding experience of every lane on all major expressways in the state using this technology. Following the construction of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, all four lanes underwent detailed testing, and based on the findings, targeted improvements were implemented to achieve world-class riding standards, it noted. "This innovative approach is now being applied during the construction of the Ganga Expressway. It will be extended to other key expressways across Uttar Pradesh, reaffirming UPEIDA's commitment to delivering safe, smooth, and high-quality road infrastructure," it said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
UP govt to use Swiss-tech on expressways
Uttar Pradesh is set to enhance expressway ride quality using Swiss technology, following successful trials on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway. The state government will deploy AI-based systems developed by ETH Zurich on major expressways like Ganga, Bundelkhand, and Purvanchal. High-precision sensors in vehicles will assess and improve riding comfort across all lanes, ensuring safe and smooth road infrastructure. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday said it will use cutting-edge Swiss technology to improve ride quality on expressways in the on the "world-class ride comfort" already validated on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway through advanced testing by ETH Zurich , the state will now deploy the same AI-based systems on the Ganga, Bundelkhand, Agra-Lucknow, and Purvanchal expressways, it said in a statement."In a pioneering move, the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority ( UPEIDA ) has initiated a comprehensive assessment and improvement drive for expressway riding comfort. This involves cutting-edge vibration and AI-based technologies developed by ETH Zurich and its independent spin-off company, RTDT Laboratory AG," the government said."For this purpose, seven high-precision sensors -- four for assessing riding quality and three for monitoring motion -- were installed in an Innova vehicle. These include accelerometer-based and S-motion sensors, as well as advanced equipment for data collection and analysis," it government said that UPEIDA has set a goal to inspect and improve the riding experience of every lane on all major expressways in the state using this the construction of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, all four lanes underwent detailed testing, and based on the findings, targeted improvements were implemented to achieve world-class riding standards, it noted."This innovative approach is now being applied during the construction of the Ganga Expressway. It will be extended to other key expressways across Uttar Pradesh, reaffirming UPEIDA's commitment to delivering safe, smooth, and high-quality road infrastructure," it said.
