CM Yogi inaugurates ₹70 crore NH-24 road in Gorakhpur
Synopsis
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on August 11, 2026 inaugurated a ₹70 crore 2-lane road on NH-24 in Gorakhpur, running from Green City Colony and Pataniya to Madhopur Bandha, to ease urban traffic on a key Indo-Nepal border highway corridor.
Key Takeaways
CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a ₹70 crore 2-lane road on NH-24 in Gorakhpur on August 11, 2026 .
The road runs from Green City Colony and Pataniya to Madhopur Bandha along the Sonauli–Nautanwa–Gorakhpur route.
NH-24 connects the Indo-Nepal border at Sonauli through Nautanwa into Gorakhpur city, serving both trade and urban commuters.
The project is part of the broader Bharatmala Pariyojana highway upgrade drive in eastern Uttar Pradesh, active since 2015.
Further phases of NH-24 widening and urban road projects for Gorakhpur district are expected ahead.
A ₹70 crore stretch of road cutting through eastern Uttar Pradesh opened to the public on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — and for the residents of Gorakhpur, it marks the end of a long, congested commute. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the new 2-lane road on NH-24 (Sonauli–Nautanwa–Gorakhpur route), running from Green City Colony and Pataniya through to Madhopur Bandha.
Posting on X, CM Yogi said the road would 'yatayat ko sucharu va sugam' ('make traffic smooth and easy') and render the movement of citizens 'atyant sahaj' ('extremely convenient'). He extended 'hardik badhai' — heartfelt congratulations — to the people of the district.
The corridor NH-24 connects: border trade to city streets
NH-24 is no ordinary urban bypass. The highway links Sonauli on the Indo-Nepal border through Nautanwa and into the heart of Gorakhpur, making it a critical artery for both cross-border trade and intra-city movement. The newly inaugurated stretch threads through residential and commercial pockets of the city — Green City Colony and Pataniya — before terminating at Madhopur Bandha, relieving pressure on parallel urban roads that have long struggled with growing traffic volumes.
Eastern UP's road push under Bharatmala
This inauguration fits a broader pattern. The Uttar Pradesh government has pursued multiple national highway upgrades across eastern districts under the Bharatmala Pariyojana framework since 2015, with sections of NH-24 seeing phased development aimed at strengthening the Nepal border corridor. Gorakhpur — the largest city in eastern UP and the seat of the Gorakhnath Math headed by CM Yogi himself — has been a recurring focus of this infrastructure push.
Successive state administrations have widened and strengthened arterial roads in the region to ease congestion in its fast-growing urban centres. Today's opening adds a dedicated 2-lane carriageway to that expanding network.
With further phases of NH-24 widening and complementary urban road projects still in the pipeline for Gorakhpur district, today's ribbon-cutting is a milestone — not a finish line.
Point of View
Yogi signals both administrative delivery and political intent ahead of any future electoral cycle. The project's alignment with the Bharatmala Pariyojana also lets the state government position itself as an effective executor of central schemes, a narrative the BJP has cultivated across UP since 2017. The Nepal border connectivity angle adds a quiet strategic dimension: smoother roads to Sonauli serve cross-border commerce and reinforce India's infrastructure diplomacy in the neighbourhood.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which road did CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurate in Gorakhpur?
CM Yogi inaugurated a ₹70 crore 2-lane road on NH-24 (Sonauli–Nautanwa–Gorakhpur route) running from Green City Colony and Pataniya to Madhopur Bandha in Gorakhpur on August 11, 2026.
What is the cost of the new NH-24 road in Gorakhpur?
The road was constructed at a cost of ₹70 crore, as stated by CM Yogi Adityanath at the inauguration.
Where does NH-24 in Gorakhpur start and end?
NH-24 on this stretch runs from Sonauli on the Indo-Nepal border through Nautanwa into Gorakhpur city. The newly inaugurated section connects Green City Colony and Pataniya to Madhopur Bandha within Gorakhpur.
What is the Bharatmala Pariyojana and how does it relate to Gorakhpur roads?
Bharatmala Pariyojana is a central government highway development programme launched in 2015. The Uttar Pradesh government has used its framework to fund multiple national highway upgrades in eastern UP, including phased development of NH-24 sections linking Gorakhpur to the Nepal border.
Why is NH-24 important for eastern Uttar Pradesh?
NH-24 is a key arterial route connecting the Indo-Nepal border at Sonauli through Nautanwa to Gorakhpur, supporting both cross-border trade and urban mobility for one of eastern UP's largest cities.
