Patna: Around 33.5 km of the Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Economic Corridor will pass through Bihar’s Gayaji district, improving connectivity between Bihar and neighbouring states, including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Approximately 28.2% of the construction work on this stretch has been completed, with the project scheduled for completion by June 30, 2027.
The economic corridor, being developed over approximately 800 km, is expected to reduce travel time between major locations in the four states and provide a modern route for heavy vehicles and freight transportation.
Road Construction Department Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal said the work is being carried out under Package 7 of the project. The 33.5-km stretch runs from Anirbansaliya village in Dumaria block to Sangrampur in Imamganj block of Gayaji district.
Project Cost Estimated at Rs 1,248.37 Crore
The total estimated cost of the project package is approximately Rs 1,248.37 crore.
According to Pal, construction began on July 1, 2025, and the scheduled completion date is June 30, 2027. As of the latest progress update cited by the department, around 28.2% of the physical work has been completed.
Once operational, the road is expected to improve connectivity between Gayaji and neighbouring districts while facilitating movement between Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Corridor to Improve Freight Movement
The Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Economic Corridor is intended to strengthen road connectivity across eastern India. The Gayaji stretch is expected to provide a smoother route for commercial vehicles and freight transport, potentially reducing travel time and improving the movement of goods between the connected states.
The project is also expected to improve access to areas surrounding Gayaji and support regional connectivity.
