Varanasi Ranchi Kolkata Expressway: Mega Project Connecting Eastern India with Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi Kolkata Expressway

Buckle up for a dive into the Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway – India's latest engineering marvel that's set to slash your drive from the sacred ghats of Banaras to the bustling Howrah Bridge from a grueling 12-14 hours to a breezy 6-7 hours! Spanning a whopping 610 km across four states under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, this six-lane greenfield beast (NH-319B) isn't just tarmac – it's a turbo-boost for tourism, trade, and dreams. Costing around ₹35,000 crores, it's weaving through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, creating jobs, sparking industries, and linking the spiritual east to the economic powerhouse of Kolkata. Foundation stone was laid by PM Modi in Feb 2024 – and now, in Dec 2025, the engines are roaring!

Route Reveal: From Divine Banks to Delta Vibes Kicking off at Barhuli village near Varanasi Ring Road in Chandauli (UP), this corridor cruises through 18 districts:

UP: Chandauli's sacred vibes.
Bihar: Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya – think historic heartlands.
Jharkhand: Chatra, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Bokaro – industrial pulse.
West Bengal: Purulia, Bankura, Bishnupur, Panskura, Haldia, Diamond Harbour, ending near Uluberia in Howrah.

Project Power-Up: 13 Packages of Progress

Divided into 13 packages, 12 have contractors locked in, with land acquisition humming along. This NHAI flagship is expandable to eight lanes, access-controlled for non-stop flow, and eco-smart with green corridors. It's not just connecting cities – it's igniting an East-West industrial revolution, from Mumbai cargo to Kolkata commerce!

Current Status: Gears Grinding in December 2025!

As of Dec 2025, construction is firing on all cylinders in UP, Bihar, and Jharkhand

UP: First phase from Varanasi to Chainpur (Kaimur) kicked off in April 2025, with land acquisition wrapped and rapid progress.

Target? Full operational by March 2028, with phases opening earlier. Delays? Mostly clearances and alignments, but momentum's building – expect breakthroughs soon!

Why This Road Rocks Your World?
Imagine zipping past Gaya's temples, Ranchi's hills, and Bankura's terracottas at warp speed – boosting agri hauls from Bihar, steel from Jharkhand, and tourism from Varanasi's aartis to Kolkata's Durga Puja. It's job creation on steroids and a connectivity coup for eastern India!

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Email: [email protected] Safe drives ahead – let's build the future, one lane at a time!

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