Gorakhpur–Siliguri Expressway
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) to Siliguri (West Bengal) — 568 km · 6 lanes (access-controlled)
A 568 km greenfield 6-lane access-controlled expressway connecting Gorakhpur in UP to Siliguri in West Bengal, running along the Nepal border through Bihar. Union Cabinet approved in March 2025 at a cost of ₹38,645 crore; full-scale construction began in 2026. Part of Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase 2.
568
Kilometres
6
Lanes
120 km/h
Speed Limit
3
States
Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway Route Map
Gorakhpur (UP, 132 km), West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj (Bihar, 417 km), Siliguri (West Bengal, 19 km)
Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)
End Point (Terminus)
Siliguri (West Bengal)
States & Union Territories
Major Cities & Towns
Key Features
- ●Union Cabinet approved March 2025 at ₹38,645 crore
- ●Connects eastern UP to North Bengal via Bihar
- ●Runs close to Nepal border through 8 Bihar districts
- ●Crosses major rivers: Gandak, Bagmati, Kosi
- ●Part of Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase 2
- ●Improves connectivity in one of India's most underserved regions
Project Details
Safety Tips for Driving on the Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway
- ⚠️Strictly follow the speed limit of 120 km/h. Overspeeding on expressways attracts heavy fines.
- ⚠️Always wear seatbelts. Rear-seat passengers must also buckle up on expressways.
- ⚠️Do not stop on the main carriageway. Use designated rest areas and parking zones.
- ⚠️Maintain lane discipline — use the right lane only for overtaking.
- ⚠️Keep a safe following distance of at least 3 seconds at expressway speeds.
- ⚠️Use headlights even during daytime as per expressway rules.
- ⚠️In case of breakdown, move to the shoulder immediately and use hazard lights.
- ⚠️In an emergency, call 112 (Unified Emergency) or 1033 (Highway Helpline).
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