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Raxaul-Haldia Expressway to Halve Travel Time, Boost Trade with Nepal
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CNBC TV18•25-09-2026, 15:14
Raxaul-Haldia Expressway to Halve Travel Time, Boost Trade with Nepal
- •The Raxaul-Haldia Expressway, a 719-kilometre corridor, will connect North Bihar to West Bengal, significantly cutting travel time from 17-18 hours to 9-10 hours.
- •Passing through Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, the expressway is crucial for India's trade with Nepal and will link major commercial and industrial hubs like Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, and Haldia.
- •The access-controlled expressway, designed for speeds up to 120 km/h, will provide easier connectivity from Raxaul to eastern India's industrial and business centers.
- •It will offer a direct connection to Haldia Port and the Hooghly River, reducing freight costs, improving logistics, and benefiting import-export businesses.
- •With an estimated cost of –60,000 crore and expected completion by 2028, the project also plans industrial corridors and food processing parks along its route, aiming to transform northern Bihar into an industrial hub.
Key Questions Answered
The construction of the Raxaul-Haldia Expressway is expected to finish in 2028 with an estimated cost of ₹60,000 crore.
The travel time between Raxaul and Haldia is expected to drop from 17-18 hours down to just nine to 10 hours once the corridor is completed.
The six-lane access-controlled expressway is set to pass through the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
