NHAI names Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway as NH319B
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

NHAI names Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway as NH319B

According to a recent announcement by a road construction department (RCD) official on Sunday, the forthcoming six-lane Greenfield expressway connecting Varanasi to Kolkata has been designated as NH319B by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

The NHAI issued an official notification, confirming the name NH319B for this 610-km long expressway, which will traverse four districts each in Bihar and Jharkhand before entering West Bengal through Purulia district.

The RCD engineer stated that once the expressway obtains its distinctive identity as NH319B, the process of land acquisition will be expedited.

Originating from Varanasi, the expressway will enter Bihar at Chand, passing through Chaudali in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and exit at Imamganj in Gaya, covering a distance of approximately 160 km.

A proposed five-kilometre tunnel is planned to be constructed in the Kaimur hills, crossing the Sone River in Tilauthu of Sasaram to enter Aurangabad, along the Grand Trunk road.

A senior officer of NHAI based in Patna mentioned that the cost of construction is expected to increase due to the NHAI's proposal for an almost straight alignment of the expressway.

The estimated cost of building this expressway is Rs 350 billlion, and it will enter Jharkhand from Hunterganj in Chatra, continuing through Hazaribag and Ramgarh before exiting to West Bengal's Purulia district.

To facilitate connectivity, the Jharkhand RCD will link the expressway with Ranchi's ring road. Upon completion, the expressway (NH319B) is predicted to significantly reduce travel time between Kolkata and Varanasi, effectively halving the current 12-14 hour journey for the 690 km distance.

Additionally, the expressway is expected to boost trade activities in Bihar, as it will be linked to the upcoming logistics park in Gaya. It will also offer Bihar easy access to the Kolkata port, facilitating the export of goods.

According to a recent announcement by a road construction department (RCD) official on Sunday, the forthcoming six-lane Greenfield expressway connecting Varanasi to Kolkata has been designated as NH319B by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).The NHAI issued an official notification, confirming the name NH319B for this 610-km long expressway, which will traverse four districts each in Bihar and Jharkhand before entering West Bengal through Purulia district.The RCD engineer stated that once the expressway obtains its distinctive identity as NH319B, the process of land acquisition will be expedited.Originating from Varanasi, the expressway will enter Bihar at Chand, passing through Chaudali in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and exit at Imamganj in Gaya, covering a distance of approximately 160 km.A proposed five-kilometre tunnel is planned to be constructed in the Kaimur hills, crossing the Sone River in Tilauthu of Sasaram to enter Aurangabad, along the Grand Trunk road.A senior officer of NHAI based in Patna mentioned that the cost of construction is expected to increase due to the NHAI's proposal for an almost straight alignment of the expressway.The estimated cost of building this expressway is Rs 350 billlion, and it will enter Jharkhand from Hunterganj in Chatra, continuing through Hazaribag and Ramgarh before exiting to West Bengal's Purulia district.To facilitate connectivity, the Jharkhand RCD will link the expressway with Ranchi's ring road. Upon completion, the expressway (NH319B) is predicted to significantly reduce travel time between Kolkata and Varanasi, effectively halving the current 12-14 hour journey for the 690 km distance.Additionally, the expressway is expected to boost trade activities in Bihar, as it will be linked to the upcoming logistics park in Gaya. It will also offer Bihar easy access to the Kolkata port, facilitating the export of goods.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

KONE Opens India's First Digital Experience Centre in Pune

KONE, a global elevator and escalator manufacturer, has inaugurated its first Digital Experience Centre (DEC) in India, located in Pune. The facility aims to showcase how artificial intelligence (AI), connectivity and data-driven technologies can enhance customer experiences and improve building operations.The centre was inaugurated by Jussi Herlin, Executive Vice Chair, KONE Corporation; Philippe Delorme, President and CEO, KONE; and Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Infosys.Designed as an interactive customer environment, the facility demonstrates digital solutions cover..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

CII GreenCo Launches Circularity Guidelines for Indian Industry

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) GreenCo Council has launched the CII GreenCo Circularity Guidelines – Pilot Version at the 17th CII GreenCo Waste & Resource Management Summit 2026 in Chennai. The initiative aims to strengthen resource efficiency, waste reduction and circular economy practices across Indian manufacturing and process industries.The guidelines introduce a structured framework with circularity indices covering raw materials, consumables, packaging and other resource inputs. These indicators will help industries assess existing practices, identify opportunities to ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Global Electronics Association Launches IPC-1783-CO2E Standard

The Global Electronics Association has introduced IPC-1783-CO2E, a new international standard aimed at improving consistency, transparency and comparability in product carbon footprint reporting across the electronics manufacturing industry.The standard, titled International Standard for Data Collection and Reporting of CO2 Equivalent (CO2e) Emissions for the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain, provides industry-specific guidance for collecting, estimating and reporting carbon emissions data.With increasing regulatory requirements and customer expectations, electronics manufacturers face c..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code