Kokhraj–Handia Expressway Pvt. Ltd.
Strengthening India's Golden Quadrilateral
Kokhraj–Handia: Corridor Overview & Role
The Kokhraj–Handia corridor is an approximately 85 km four-lane highway in Uttar Pradesh connecting Kokhraj in the west with Handia near Prayagraj.
The corridor forms part of NH19, formerly NH2, and is an important component of the Golden Quadrilateral connecting Delhi and Kolkata. The highway provides a high-capacity alternative to routes passing through Prayagraj, supporting efficient movement of passenger and freight traffic across northern India.
Operated under rigorous institutional concession governance, utilizing continuous pavement roughness telemetry, automated electronic tolling, and round-the-clock emergency response patrols.
Project Facts
KHEPLVisual Route & Telemetry Infographic
Specifications: 85 km | 4 Lanes | Uttar Pradesh | TOT
Kokhraj
Prayagraj Region
Handia
A critical link on India's national highway network
The Kokhraj–Handia corridor is strategically significant because it forms part of NH19, one of the key east-west highways connecting Delhi and Kolkata. The route supports the movement of goods between northern and eastern India while also providing connectivity towards Prayagraj, Varanasi and other major urban centres. The corridor's strategic role is particularly evident during periods of high traffic in Prayagraj, when it can facilitate movement around the city and help maintain connectivity between western Uttar Pradesh and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Geography & Regional Impact
The project lies in Uttar Pradesh, extending across the broader Prayagraj region. The surrounding geography is characterised by the fertile Gangetic plains and a dense network of agricultural settlements, cities and transport corridors.
Operational & Safety Standards
- 100% electronic FASTag automated tolling with zero queue thresholds
- Laser-measured pavement roughness telemetry ensuring riding comfort
- Dedicated round-the-clock crane recovery and ambulance stations
- Solar-powered corridor illumination and eco-landscaped green medians
Project Gallery: Kokhraj–Handia
Highway ViewGolden Quadrilateral High-Speed Stretch
Toll PlazaPrayagraj Region Automated Concession Toll Plaza
StructuresFlyover Interchanges & Grade Separator Engineering
LandscapeGangetic Plain Arterial Route Landscape
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