CM Yogi Adityanath launches Rs 700 crore projects to boost Gorakhpur connectivity

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a ground inspection of the Herbert Bandha Four-Lane Road project in Gorakhpur on Sunday and approved development projects worth over Rs 700 crores aimed at improving connectivity in the region.

While addressing the gathering at the inspection event, CM Adityanath highlighted the benefits of improved road connectivity, stating, "Those who want to get from Herbert Bandha to Domingargh - previously, there was no system on the railway line; a person could not go from Herbert Bandha to Madhopur embankment... Now, a system is being made that, from Transport Nagar to Domingarh, there will be a four-lane road and then in Domingarh, a new railway overbridge is being constructed. After that, from Herbert Bandha, action will be taken to connect the Madhavpur embankment with a four-lane road to Maheshra. Then the entire road till Maheshra will get excellent four-lane connectivity from outside to Gorakhpur... This applies to passengers as well as freight vehicles."

The planned four-lane road from Gorakhpur's Rajghat Bridge to Domingarh will cover approximately four kilometers and be built at a cost of Rs 195 crore. CM Yogi further explained that the second stretch, from Domingarh to Mahesara via Madhopur, will span about ten kilometers, costing an estimated Rs 380 crore. Additionally, a railway overbridge in Domingarh will be constructed for Rs 132 crore.

"For this, three big projects are being given... Gorakhpur Rajghat Bridge to Domingarh: A four-kilometre, four-lane road will be built for Rs 195 crore. Similarly, the Domingarh to Madhavpur embankment up to Maheshra, about a ten-kilometre road, will be built at a cost of about Rs 380 crore. In Domingargh, a railway overbridge will be constructed, which will cost Rs 132 crore," he added.

These projects, totaling over Rs 700 crore, are designed to strengthen transportation and ease movement within and around Gorakhpur.

CM Adityanath also emphasized the importance of widening and strengthening roads in Gorakhpur, along with the construction of new four-lane roads and an overbridge.

Sharing updates on social media, he wrote, "Today I participated in the program organized for the on-site inspection of the widening and strengthening of roads in Gorakhpur district, new construction of 4-lane road, and construction of an overbridge."

He added, "Giving further impetus to the prosperity journey of Gorakhpur, development works worth more than Rs 700 crores have been approved for the public. Hearty congratulations to the people of the district!"

Earlier on Sunday, CM Yogi's office issued a statement in response to the storm, hailstorm, and lightning that affected the region.

The statement read, "In view of the storm, hailstorm, and lightning, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directed the officers of the concerned districts to conduct relief work promptly. The officers should visit the area, conduct a survey, and monitor the relief work."

It also instructed that in the case of loss of life or animals due to the disaster, the relief amount should be distributed immediately to the affected, and the injured should receive proper treatment. CM Yogi further directed that officials assess crop damage and send reports to the government for further action. For areas facing waterlogging, he ordered the prioritization of drainage arrangements.