New Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway to Reduce Travel Time

17 May 2023 CW Team

A proposed new greenfield expressway between Varanasi and Kolkata could reduce the travel time between the two cities from 12-14 hours to just 6-7 hours, according to a report.

The expressway, which is expected to be completed by 2026, will run parallel to the existing National Highway 19 (NH-19) and will pass through four states: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It will be six lanes wide and will be able to accommodate future expansion to eight lanes.

The expressway is expected to have a significant economic impact on the region, as it will make it easier and faster to transport goods and people between the two major cities. It is also expected to boost tourism in the region, as it will make it easier for people to visit the many historical and cultural sites that are located along the route.

The construction of the expressway is being funded by the Indian government, and it is expected to cost around ₹3,000 crore (£330 million). The project is being overseen by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

The NHAI has already begun the process of acquiring land for the project, and it is expected to start construction in the next few months. The expressway is expected to be completed in four phases, with the first phase being completed by 2023.

The construction of the Varanasi-Kolkata expressway is a major infrastructure project that will have a significant impact on the region. It is expected to reduce travel time, boost economic growth, and promote tourism.

Also Read
ONGC Cancels Bids for Daman Gas Project
ONGC Videsh raises $500 million loan from consortium of banks

Infrastructure Energy

09 Mar 2026

BMW Industries partners with IOCL for PNG supply at Bokaro plant

BMW Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) for the supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG), reinforcing its commitment to adopting cleaner and more efficient energy sources for its operations.The agreement was signed at the Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL) headquarters in Kolkata. The partnership is expected to support the company’s upcoming manufacturing facility in Bokaro by facilitating the use of natural gas as a primary energy source.According to the company, the adoption of PNG will help enhance operational efficiency while also contributing to ..

Bombay Realty Secures RERA for Three ICC Tower in South Mumbai

Bombay Realty, the real estate arm of Bombay Dyeing and part of the Wadia Group, has received Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) certification for Three ICC – Wing A, the latest luxury residential tower at Island City Center in Mumbai’s Dadar.The RERA registration marks a key milestone in the development timeline and reinforces the company’s focus on regulatory transparency, timely project delivery, and high construction standards.Following the success of One ICC and Two ICC, the upcoming Three ICC tower represents the next phase of the Island City Center development. The project ai..

Flender launches India’s largest wind gearbox test rig in Walajabad

Flender has inaugurated a 13.5 MW wind turbine gearbox test rig at its Walajabad facility near Chennai, marking the largest installation of its kind in India. The new facility is expected to strengthen the company’s manufacturing and testing capabilities while supporting the growing demands of the wind power sector in both domestic and global markets.The test rig was inaugurated on March 5 in the presence of Andreas Evertz, Group CEO, Flender; Lars Wiegemann, Vice President Wind Gears, Flender; and Vinod Shetty, CEO, Flender India, along with key industry customers and stakeholders.The insta..