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Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway: Gateway to Chicken's Neck, 10-Hour Journey to Kamakhya Temple
- •The Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway will connect North Bihar to Siliguri, serving as a major gateway to the Northeast and the Chicken's Neck region.
- •The expressway will significantly reduce travel time, making it possible to reach Maa Kamakhya Temple from Mithila (Mata Sita's land) in approximately 10 hours.
- •The Bihar section of the expressway will pass through West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, and Kishanganj, improving connectivity for these regions.
- •This 6-lane access-controlled greenfield expressway will allow vehicles to travel at speeds up to 120 kmph, enhancing safety with designated entry and exit points.
- •The project is expected to boost local economies along its route, creating new employment opportunities through the development of hotels, dhabas, petrol pumps, and other small businesses.
Key Questions Answered
In Bihar, the expressway passes through West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, and Kishanganj after entering from Uttar Pradesh through Kushinagar and Deoria, before reaching Siliguri in West Bengal via North Dinajpur.
The Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway is designed as a 6-lane access-controlled greenfield expressway where vehicles can travel at speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour. It features designated entry and exit points to minimize sudden vehicle movements and enhance safety.
Once the expressway and its connectivity are completed, it is estimated to take about 10 hours to reach the Kamakhya Temple from Madhubani, which includes approximately 4 hours to reach Siliguri and another 6 to 6.5 hours onwards to Assam.
