Gorakhpur-Panipat Expressway Extends to Kushinagar, Boosts Purvanchal Connectivity

• Gorakhpur-Panipat Expressway extended to Kushinagar, connecting to proposed Siliguri Expressway.
• Mega project now ~750 km, linking 22 districts across UP and Haryana, enhancing regional connectivity.
• NHAI finalizing new alignment for direct four-lane road from Siliguri to Panipat, reducing travel time.
• Greenfield Expressway to boost trade, logistics, tourism, and Purvanchal's economy.
• Construction planned from 2026 after land acquisition; width 60-70 meters.

Why It Matters: Extended Gorakhpur-Panipat Expressway to Kushinagar will transform Purvanchal's connectivity and economy.