UP cabinet okays 15km-long Chitrakoot link e-way
It would originate near Bharatkoop and span up to Ahmadganj locality, close to the UP-Madhya Pradesh border.
With the nod, the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) would commence the process of acquiring the land.
UPEIDA officials said the link expressway would act as a catalyst to increase vehicular movement over the Bundelkhand Expressway, as through the link expressway, the Satna–Chitrakoot–Prayagraj national highway would be easily accessible to motorists.
Those heading to the National Capital Region from Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Rewa and Satna are likely to opt for this access-controlled network of expressways (Bundelkhand, Lucknow-Agra and Yamuna Expressways).
A construction company would be asked to execute the project on EPC mode (engineering, procurement and construction) and look after its maintenance for five years after completion.
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