The Kharagpur Moregram Expressway is a key part of Kharagpur Siliguri Economic Corridor which is one of West Bengal’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, spanning approximately 516 km and aiming to connect Kharagpur to Siliguri through major districts such as Bardhaman, Berhampore, Malda, and Raiganj.
A key section of this project — the Kharagpur Moregram Expressway — is a 231 km, 4-lane access-controlled highway being developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). With a total capital cost of ₹10,247 crore, this section is expected to boost traffic capacity by nearly five times compared to the current 2-lane road, significantly reducing travel time and logistics costs.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently invited bids for two crucial packages under this corridor — Package 4 and Package 5 — both along NH-116A.
Kharagpur Moregram Expressway Package 4: Guskara–Katwa Road to Mayurakshi Bridge Approach
- Length: 47 km
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,039.26 crore
- Scope: 4-lane development from Guskara–Katwa Road (Km 133.000) to Mayurakshi Bridge Approach (Km 180.000), easing bottlenecks and improving traffic flow.
Bidders:
- Ashoka Buildcon Ltd.
- Ceigall India Ltd.
- Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd.
- G R Infraprojects Ltd.
- KCC Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
- NKC Projects Pvt. Ltd.
- PNC Infratech Ltd.
- R and C Infra Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
Kharagpur Moregram Expressway Package 5: Before Mayurakshi Bridge Approach to Moregram
- Length: 50.95 km
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,226.91 crore
- Scope: 4-lane upgrade from before Mayurakshi Bridge Approach (Km 180.000) to Moregram (Km 230.957), improving freight movement and regional connectivity.
Bidders:
- Ashoka Buildcon Ltd.
- Ceigall India Ltd.
- Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd.
- G R Infraprojects Ltd.
- KCC Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
- NKC Projects Pvt. Ltd.
- PNC Infratech Ltd.
- R and C Infra Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
Next Steps
The bids have been forwarded for technical evaluation, which usually takes about a month. NHAI will assess each bidder’s credentials, experience, and execution capability. The lowest financial bidder after this process will be awarded the contracts.
Significance
The Kharagpur Moregram section is part of India’s push to develop economic corridors that enhance regional trade, reduce travel times, and support industrial growth. For West Bengal, it’s a game-changer — enabling faster goods movement, reducing logistics costs, and boosting connectivity to neighbouring states like Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Conclusion
With eight of India’s top infrastructure companies competing for these prestigious contracts, the next month will be crucial in determining which firms will take on the task of transforming NH116A into a modern economic corridor. The outcome of this bidding process will have a significant impact not only on West Bengal’s road infrastructure but also on India’s broader goals for economic development.
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