Atal Progress-way

Atal Progress-way is a 408.77 km (254.00 mi) under-construction four-lane greenfield access-controlled expressway in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The expressway is part of Bharatmala Pariyojana.[2] It will connect Etawah with Kota.[3][1] Government's aim is to develop Chambal division and Gwalior division of the Madhya Pradesh through Atal Progress-way.[4] It will cost approximately ₹20,000 Crores to build.[5]

Atal Progress-way
Route information
Length408.770 km (253.998 mi)
Existed2027 (expected)[1]–present
Major junctions
North endEtawah
South endKota
Location
CountryIndia
Highway system

Route

This highway will run alongside Chambal river.[6]

Lengths
 mi[3]km
RJ 44.739 72.000
MP 194.992 313.809
UP 14.267 22.961
Total 253.998 408.770

Rajasthan
Chambal River Valley in Rajasthan route through which the expressway will be aligned

The southern end of the expressway is located at the Seemalya village.[1] The expressway covers a total distance of 72 km (45 mi) within Rajasthan.[3]

Madhya Pradesh

The Atal Progress-way is located in Sheopur, Morena and Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh. The expressway covers a total distance of 313.81 km (194.99 mi) within Madhya Pradesh.[3]

Uttar Pradesh

The Northern end of the expressway is located at the Kuretha village.[1] The expressway covers a total distance of 22.96 km (14.27 mi) within Uttar Pradesh.[3]

History

The Ministry of National Highways and Road Transport, Government of India issued a notification to include Madhya Pradesh's ambitious Atal Progress-Way project in Bharatmala Phase-I on 19th August, 2021.[7] The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved 313.81 km (194.99 mi) long Madhya Pradesh's section of the Atal Progress-way in October, 2021.[8]

See also

References
  1. "Atal Progressway (Chambal Expressway) – Information & Status". www.themetrorailguy.com. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  2. "Development of Highway sector in MP: Centre incorporates Atal Progress-Way in Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-1". www.financialexpress.com. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  3. "Chambal Expressway aka Atal Progressway Complete Project Details". www.indianconstructioninfo.com. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  4. Ankur Sirthia (25 August 2021). "With Atal Progress Way, govt aims to uplift Madhya Pradesh's hinterland". Bhopal: timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  5. "Gadkari says Atal Progressway will change the face of up-mp-Rajasthan's highways". www.livemint.com. Mint. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  6. "Consultancy Services for preparation of Final Feasibility Study Report of Atal Progress way". forestsclearance. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  7. "Atal Progress Way Included in Bharatmala Phase-1". www.drishtiias.com. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  8. "Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves 404 km highway connecting Rajasthan, MP, UP". infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
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