LUCKNOW, Oct. 30 -- Commuters will soon enjoy smooth four-lane road connectivity between Lucknow and the Nepal border via Bahraich, as existing roads along the route are set to be widened where they currently fall short.

According to a proposal by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the project will be executed in two phases. In the first phase, the 102-km stretch between Barabanki and Bahraich will be expanded to four lanes. The second phase will cover the Bahraich-Rupaidiha section up to the Nepal border. Surveys have been completed, and a detailed plan has been prepared.

One has to commute at least 300 km to reach Nepal via Gorakhpur, and about 200 km if the Bahraich-Rupaidiha route is taken.

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