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Gadkari Unveils Plan for Gorakhpur‑Meghalaya Expressway to Boost North‑East Connectivity
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 12:32 PM
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Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari today announced a new expressway project linking Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh to Meghalaya, aiming to improve access to the northeastern states.
The announcement was made during a press briefing by Minister Gadkari, who highlighted the strategic importance of a direct link between the plains and the northeast.
The proposed route would connect Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh with the state of Meghalaya, creating a vital corridor for trade and mobility.
Details such as the exact length, cost, and construction timeline have not yet been disclosed, but the government has indicated that the project will be part of a broader effort to enhance connectivity across the country.
Officials said the expressway would facilitate smoother movement of goods and people, potentially reducing travel time and boosting economic activity in the region.
The proposed route would connect Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh with the state of Meghalaya, creating a vital corridor for trade and mobility.
Details such as the exact length, cost, and construction timeline have not yet been disclosed, but the government has indicated that the project will be part of a broader effort to enhance connectivity across the country.
Officials said the expressway would facilitate smoother movement of goods and people, potentially reducing travel time and boosting economic activity in the region.