In the next five years, the Madhya Pradesh government will build a network of highways that will accelerate the development of the state. The construction of six expressways of 3401 km will not only boost tourism but will also greatly benefit agriculture and industries.
The government of Madhya Pradesh is going to do a lot to promote the infrastructure sector. The government is going to build six new highways. The construction of these six expressways will accelerate the pace of development in the state.
The government has expressed such hope in the budget and announced the establishment of six expressways. However, there has been no discussion about how much budget will be required for this, nor has any budget been set. All these highways will connect Madhya Pradesh to the country’s largest national highway.
Also, connectivity between big cities Bhopal-Indore, Bhopal-Jabalpur, Indore-Ujjain, Jabalpur-Rewa, and Bhopal-Gwalior will improve, which will reduce the travel time. New employment opportunities will be created. All the routes going to Ujjain for Simhastha will be extended into four lanes, six lanes, and one lane.
Economic corridors will be built around these expressways
Apart from building six expressways, the Madhya Pradesh government has also promised to build economic corridors. The railway network where economic activities will take place includes the Atal Pragati Path, Narmada Pragati Path, Vindhya Expressway, Malwa Nirman Vikas Path, Bundelkhand Vikas Path, and Madhya Bharat Vikas Path. Their construction will especially bring improvements in the agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and tourism sectors.
Before the assembly elections, former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan had inaugurated three of the six expressway projects announced by the Mohan government. Now the Mohan Yadav government has announced the construction of six expressways in the budget. Shivraj had promised to build 299 km of Atal Pragati Path, 900 km of Narmada Pragati Path, and 676 km of Vindhya Expressway, which the Mohan government is now going to build.
List Of Upcoming Expressways In Madhya Pradesh
- Narmada Pragati Path- 900 km
- Central India Vikas Path- 746 km
- Vindhya Expressway, 676 km
- Malwa Nirman Vikas Path- 450 km
- Bundelkhand Vikas Path- 330 km
- Atal Pragati Path- 299 km
Narmada Pragati Path: An ambitious project
Narmada Pragati Path, an ambitious project of the Madhya Pradesh government, aims to build a road along the Narmada River, which is 900 kilometers long. This road will connect Amarkantak to Gujarat. This project will greatly help in promoting tourism, trade, and connectivity in the state.
Atal Pragati Path or Chambal Expressway
Atal Pragati Path also known as Chambal Expressway. It will pass through Rajasthan and Gwalior Chambal in Madhya Pradesh.
Bundelkhand Vikas Path
Bundelkhand Vikas Path (Jhansi-Lalitpur-Dewas-Sagar National Highway) This 330 km long national highway connects Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The Bundelkhand region, famous for its rich culture, natural beauty, and historical significance, will develop with this important project. It will revolutionize the connectivity of UP and MP, making goods faster and easier.
Malwa Nirman Vikas Path
Indore-Dhar-Alirajpur Corridor, Malwa-Nimar Vikas Path This ambitious project will significantly contribute to the development of Madhya Pradesh. This national highway will connect Indore to Alirajpur in the southwestern state, which is 450 km long.
Vindhya Expressway: Bhopal to Singrauli
The Vindhya Expressway will be built in Madhya Pradesh and will be 676 km long. It will connect Bhopal to Singrauli on the border of Uttar Pradesh. This highway will accelerate development in Madhya Pradesh, especially the Vindhya region. It will also connect several national highways.
