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'''Raipur – Bilaspur Highway''' is a National Highway linking [[Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]] and [[Raipur]], two key cities in [[Chhattisgarh]] State. The National Highway -130 (old NH-200) and (NH 30) connects these cities. This highway stretch from Raipur to Bilaspur is busiest highway in the state .<ref name="indiamapped.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiamapped.com/expressways-in-india/raipur-bilaspur-expressway/|title=Details About Raipur-Bilaspur Expressway|website=www.indiamapped.com}}</ref>


'''Raipur–Bilaspur Expressway''' is an [[Expressways of India|expressway]] linking [[Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]] and [[Raipur]], two key cities in [[Chhattisgarh]] State. The [[National Highway 130 (India)|National Highway 130]] and the [[National Highway 30 (India)|National Highway 30]] connect these cities. The highway stretches from Raipur to Bilaspur and is the busiest highway in the state.<ref name="indiamapped.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiamapped.com/expressways-in-india/raipur-bilaspur-expressway/|title=Details About Raipur-Bilaspur Expressway|website=www.indiamapped.com}}</ref>


The project was first conceived in 2012 but due to delaying in land acquisition and bankruptcy of awarded contractor this project got stuck for many years, In 2016 NHAI started project all over again and awarded three contractors to get this 127 km highway project done. The project completed with the cost of 15.50 billion INR in May 2019. Raipur and bilaspur are two significant Urban agglomeration and industrial cities. This road had been most awaited project for state government and its public for longtime since Chhattisgarh became a state in 2000.
The project was first conceived in 2012 but due to delaying in land acquisition and bankruptcy of awarded contractor this project got stuck for many years, In 2016 NHAI started project all over again and awarded three contractors to get this 127 km highway project done. The project completed with the cost of 15.50 billion INR in May 2019. Raipur and bilaspur are two significant Urban agglomeration and industrial cities. This road had been most awaited project for state government and its public for longtime since Chhattisgarh became a state in 2000.


Whole 127 KM stretch which starts from Tatibandh chowk in Raipur upto Darrighat in Bilaspur. Its construction package was divided into three patches :
== Salient Features & Gallery==
Some data about the Raipur - Bilaspur Expressway:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.projectstoday.com/News/IVRCL-appoints-consultant-for-Raipur-Bilaspur-highway-project|title=IVRCL appoints consultant for Raipur-Bilaspur highway project|website=www.projectstoday.com}}</ref>


1) Bilaspur- Sargaon (36 km) (4- lane)
* Length - {{convert|127|km|mi|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}
* Right of Way - {{convert|52|m|yards|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}
* Number of Lanes - 4 lanes
* Type of Pavement - Rigid (Concrete)
* Maximum Axle Load (Design) -  {{convert|20|tonnes|ST LT|abbr=off|sigfig=2}}
* Bypasses - 7
* Interchange - 2
* Main Toll Plaza - 3
* Underpass - 35
* Railway Over Bridge - 1
* Major Bridge - 4
* Minor Bridge - 19
* Culverts - 172
* Vehicular Underpasses - 22
* Bus bays - 15
* Truck lay by bay - 2
* Flyover - 3


2) Sargaon - Simga  (43 km(4-lane)
The Expressway has SOS booths along the route besides a toll-free helpline. CCTV cameras are installed every 5 km (3.1 mi) along the expressway for safety and accident assistance.


3) Simga - Raipur (48 km)  (4-6 lane)
Whole 127 KM stretch which starts from Tatibandh chowk in Raipur and ends in Darrighat in Bilaspur. Its construction package was divided into three patches:


This highway is said to be one of backbone infrastructures in state which connects entire Northen part of the state to its Capital city Raipur.
# Bilaspur- Sargaon (36 km) (4- lane)
# Sargaon - Simga  (43 km)  (4-lane)
# Simga - Raipur (48 km)  (4-6 lane)


==Economy==
This highway is said to be one of backbone infrastructures in state which connects entire northern part of the state to its capital city, Raipur.
[[Economy of Raipur]]


==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.bhaskar.com/chhattisgarh/raipur/news/high-court-said-complete-work-of-bilaspur-and-raipur-highway-by-july-15-01548637.html हाईकोर्ट ने कहा- 15 जुलाई तक पूरा करें बिलासपुर और रायपुर फोरलेन का काम]
* [https://www.clipper28.com/en/raipur-bilaspur-road-work-expedited-after-instructions-issued-by-hc/ Raipur Bilaspur Road Work Expedited After Instructions Issued By Hc]
* [https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/rs-819148-cr-road-projects-in-chhattisgarh-delayed/1675762 Rs 8,191.48 cr road projects in Chhattisgarh delayed]


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* https://www.bhaskar.com/chhattisgarh/raipur/news/high-court-said-complete-work-of-bilaspur-and-raipur-highway-by-july-15-01548637.html
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* https://www.clipper28.com/en/raipur-bilaspur-road-work-expedited-after-instructions-issued-by-hc/
* Rs 8,191.48 cr road projects in Chhattisgarh delayed <ref>https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/rs-819148-cr-road-projects-in-chhattisgarh-delayed/1675762</ref>
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