Gorakhpur Approves ₹68-Crore Twin Roads Along Godhoiya Nala
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Gorakhpur's urban infrastructure is set for a massive facelift as authorities have formally finalized the construction roadmap for 3.75-meter-wide roads on both flanks of the prominent Godhoiya drain. Sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹68 crore, the twin carriageways will be executed by the Public Works Department (PWD) running parallel to the reinforced drain embankment. The project serves a dual civil purpose: while surface transit will provide alternative bypass corridors for municipal traffic, the subsurface will house the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam's specialized sewer pipeline network. Following land acquisition where Jal Nigam kept a buffer width of 4.25 meters on either side, ground construction is scheduled to commence immediately after the formal foundation stone-laying ceremony next month, with a targeted completion timeline of four to five months.
₹495-Crore Godhoiya Overhaul: From BRD Medical College to Ramgarhtal Banks
The road project builds on the extensive rejuvenation of the city's critical stormwater and drainage corridor:
Massive Rejuvenation Footprint: Initiated on April 1, 2023, under the direct instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the holistic Godhoiya drain project was undertaken with a comprehensive capital allocation of ₹495.24 crore.
Geographical Alignment: Spanning a total length of 9.7 kilometers, the drain originates behind Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College, navigates through Harsevakpur No. 1 and No. 2, cuts across the Jail Bypass, and terminates at the banks of Ramgarhtal lake.
Modern Treatment Infrastructure: The network is anchored by a high-capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) capable of handling 38 million liters per day (MLD), ensuring that domestic wastewater is treated before entering natural reservoirs.
Integrated Commuter Safety and Anti-Encroachment Drive
The executing agencies have laid down clear engineering parameters to ensure commuter safety and eliminate unauthorized structures along the corridor:
Protective Barriers and Illumination: To prevent vehicles from hitting the concrete drain walls, PWD engineers will install specialized crash barriers and warning signage alongside high-lumen street lighting designed to support evening and morning pedestrians.
Encroachment Demolition: Despite compensation payouts during initial land acquisition, several individuals either retained acquired property portions or rebuilt illegal encroachments; district enforcement squads have identified these illegal structures for planned demolition.
Phased Construction Strategy: Field engineers will adopt a phased delivery approach, laying bituminous roads first along unencumbered, clear corridors, while encroached pockets will be tackled in the final phase following administrative clearance.
Ground Impact and Fact File: 20 Municipal Wards Set to Benefit
The integrated drainage, sewer, and road network delivers extensive civic relief to central and eastern Gorakhpur:
Direct Beneficiaries: Over 2.5 lakh households across 20 municipal wards will be connected to the underground sewer and drainage grid.
RCC Drain and Pipeline Specifications: The 9.75-km drain features RCC walls on both sides, complemented by a 17.94-km intercepting sewer line, 15 primary pumping stations, and 18 bridge-cum-culvert crossings.
Phase-2 Household Connections: Jal Nigam is initiating Phase 2 next month to hook up domestic discharge lines directly into the subter
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