Bundelkhand Expressway – Information & Status

296 km Bundelkhand Expressway project by UPEIDA is an under construction 4 lane access-controlled road with a route alignment connecting Kudrail Village in Etawah District with Bharatkoop on NH-35 in Chitrakoot District.

This greenfield project was first announced in April 2017 with land acquisition starting in December 2018. Its foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2020 and construction work started soon after by 4 contractors on 6 civil packages.

  • Total Estimated Cost: Rs. 14,716 crore
  • Project’s Total Length: 296.070 km
  • Lanes: 4 (expandable to 6)
  • Status: Under Construction
  • Deadline: 2021-end
  • Estimated Opening: March 2022
  • Owner: Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA)
  • Project Model: EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction)

The project has a right-of-way (ROW) of 110 meters and features 4 railway over bridges (ROBs), 14 large bridges, 6 toll plazas, 7 ramp plazas, 266 small bridges, and 18 flyovers.

Project Overview Video

Current Status

The expressway is planned to be opened in mid 2022. As of February 21, 2022, the project had achieved 88% overall progress.

  • Earthwork in Main Carriageway: 100%
  • C&G in Main Carriageway: 100%
  • DBM in Main Carriageway: 91%
  • Structures Completed: 841 (total 881)
Bundelkhand Expressway Access Controlled Project (Green Field)

For Omni-directional development in the Bundelkhand area, especially in less developed districts like Chitrakoot, Banda, Hamirpur, and Jalaun the State Government has pledged to construct Bundelkhand Expressway. This expressway will link the Bundelkhand area from the national capital Delhi through the Agra-Lucknow expressway and Yamuna expressway as well as will play a vital role in the development of the Bundelkhand area.

  • Starting point of the project:- Near Bharatkoop at Jhansi-Prayagraj National Highway Number-35 in district Chitrakoot.
  • Ending point of the project:- Near village Kudrail in district Etawah on Agra-Lucknow expressway.
  • Length of the project:- Total 296.070 KM.
  • Districts benefited from the project: Chitrakoot, Banda, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Auraiya, and Etawah.
  • Progress of construction of Bundelkhand Expressway till 04.04.2022 is 91.27%.

Form of Expressway:-

This expressway will be of 04 lanes (Expandable up to 06 lanes) with 06 lanes wider structures. Width of ROW (Right Of Way) of the project is 110 Meters; a service road of 3.75 M width will be constructed at one side of the expressway in a staggered form so that residents of nearby villages of the project area may get a smooth transportation facility.

Main rivers falling on alignment:- Bagen, Ken, Shyama, Chandawal, Birma, Yamuna, Betwa, and Sengar.

Proposed structures on the expressway:- Total 04 Railway Over Bridges, 14 Large bridges, 06 Toll Plazas, 07 Ramp Plaza, 266 small bridges, and 18 Fly Overs will also be constructed on the expressway.

December 2021 Status Video:

Route Map

The expressway’s northern terminal is at the Agra – Lucknow Expressway in Etawah District. From there it connects the districts of Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpr, Mahoba, Banda and Chitrakoot. Along its route, it passes over the following rivers: Bagen, Ken, Shyama, Chandawal, Birma, Yamuna, Betwa, and Sengar.

The following not-so-pretty map from UPEIDA’s website shows the start and end points of the expressway. Starting point of Bundelkhand Expressway may be mapped by this link on Google Maps.

Tentative Alignment of Bundelkhand Expressway

Tenders & Contractors

The project has been divided into 6 civil packages with a 36 month deadline.

Package & ChainageContractor
Package 1: Gonda, district Chitrakoot to Manokhar, district Banda (0+790 to 49+700)Apco Infratech
Package 2: Manokhar, district Banda to Kaouhri, district Mahoba (49+700 to 100+000)Apco Infratech
Package 3: Kaouhri, district Mahoba to Brolikharka, district Hamirpur (100+000 to 149+000)Ashoka Buildcon
Package 4: Brolikharka, district Hamirpur to Salabaad, district Jalaun (149+000 to 200+000)Gawar Construction
Package 5: Salabaad, district Jalaun to Bakhariya, district Auraiya (200+000 to 250+000)Gawar Construction
Package 6: Bakhariya, district Auraiya to Kudrail, district Etawah (250+000 to 295+280)Dilip Buildcon

Benefits from Project:-

  • With the construction of the expressway, Bundelkhand area will be linked with a fast and smooth traffic corridor through the Agra-Lucknow expressway and Yamuna expressway.
  • The way of Omni-directional development of the Bundelkhand area will be strengthened.  Important savings in consumption of fuel and control over pollution will also be possible being the expressway is access controlled.
  • Area covered under the project will be economically and socially developed as well as enhancement in agriculture, commerce, tourism, and industrial income will also be experienced.
  • To link the various manufacturing units, development centers, and agricultural productive areas with the national capital, established in the areas covered under the expressway, an industrial corridor will be developed which will assist in the Omni directional development of the area. 
  • Opportunities will also be available for establishment of Industrial Training Institutes, Teaching and Training Institutes and Medical Institutes, etc. near expressway.
  • Expressway will act as a catalyst for establishment of Handloom industry, food processing units, storages, market, and Milk-based industries.

Progress of land acquisition for construction of expressway:-

Approximately 95.01% of land has been purchased/acquisition for the project. Till date, a total of 3462.2787 hectares land has been purchased/acquisition by UPEIDA for the project.

For better development of the Bundelkhand area and to generate new opportunities for employment, the government has decided to construct Bundelkhand expressway. After the competition of this project, the ambitious project Defense Industrial Corridor will get automatic boosts.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

Starting PointNear Bharatkoop in District Chitrakoot.
End PointNear Kudrail village (before 16 KM) at NH-91 (Etawah Bewar Road)
Highlightssanctioned  Total Length – 296.07 kmROW – 110 MetersCarriageway – 4 lanes (expandable up to 6 lanes) but all will be constructed as per 6 lanes.Provision of Service RoadDistricts Covered – Chitrakoot, Banda, Mohaba, Hamirpur, Jalaun,  Auraiya and EtawahTotal Access Controlled ExpresswayProvision for Underpasses for Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Animals.
Project PackagesThis project is proposed to be divided into 6 packages.
Mode of ImplementationThe Project will be implemented on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Mode.

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