- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:32 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Punjab Expressway: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is all prepared to launch a new project that will drastically boost travel in Punjab. A 110-ki-long Punjab Expressway is being constructed. The Punjab Expressway is a welcome development that will make traveling to Chandigarh faster and more efficient, benefitting residents and travelers alike. The Punjab Expressway will also cut Bathinda-Chandigarh travel by 50 km, bringing much relief to the commuters. Previously, people coming from Bathinda had to pass through Barnala, Sangrur, and Patiala to reach Chandigarh. However, with the new road, they will be able to travel directly from Barnala to Chandigarh, saving time and avoiding the need to pass through Sangrur and Patiala.
Punjab Expressway Connectivity
Punjab Expressway will connect several key locations, including Bathinda, Muktasar, Abohar, and even Rajasthan, providing huge relief for those traveling to Chandigarh from these areas. It will link Chandigarh to Barnala, Malerkotla, Khanna Bypass, Sirhind, and Mohali.
One of the biggest advantages of this expressway is that it will also connect to the economic corridor being developed from Ludhiana to Ajmer. This will open up even more opportunities for trade and business in the region.
Punjab Expressway Details
In addition, a separate road will be built between Barnala and Mohali IT City, improving access to this important tech hub. Currently, construction is underway on the Sirhind-Mohali road, and in the near future, work will begin on the road connecting Sirhind to Barnala.
Punjab Expressway is part of the Bharatmala Project and will be a Greenfield expressway, which means it is being developed in an area where no previous road infrastructure exists. Additionally, this expressway will connect with the ongoing six-lane road being constructed between Bathinda and Ludhiana.
Punjab Expressway, once completed, will promote economic growth and improve the overall infrastructure in Punjab.