On June 20, 2025, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Azamgarh, an important step in infrastructure development for the state of Uttar Pradesh. At a construction cost of over ₹7,283 crore, the 91.35 km-long expressway is part of the government’s initiative to position U.P. as an ‘Expressway State’ and foster regional connectivity, investment, and industrial growth.
The Gorakhpur Link Expressway connects key districts, including Azamgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, and Gorakhpur. It will also act as an important part of U.P.’s metamorphosis from a ‘BIMARU’ state to a first-class innovator in infrastructure and economic development. This upcoming expressway is an example of the ongoing work of the ‘double-engine government’ to fortify connectivity and regional development within eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Features of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway
• Length: 91.35 km
• Cost: ₹7,283 crore
• Dedicating Authority: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Date: June 20, 2025
• Districts served: Azamgarh, Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar
• Connectivity: The expressway connects directly to the Purvanchal Expressway, along with access to additional corridors of connectivity.
Objectives & Significance
• Regional development and investment opportunities
• Better road connectivity within eastern U.P. with the add-on benefits of tourism and trade reach.
• Increased employment in local economies
• Improve logistics, agriculture, and industrial growth.
Context & Background
BIMARU States: Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh
States that historically have not developed completely, and just until this year, the state has already completed three major expressways,
• Purvanchal Expressway – 340 km
• Bundelkhand Expressway – 300 km
• Gorakhpur Link Expressway – 91.35 km
There are currently six expressways undergoing construction, showcasing an unprecedented purposeful shift toward infrastructure led growth.
