Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major infrastructure milestone.
The Ganga Expressway is a 594-kilometre-long, 6-lane, access-controlled greenfield high-speed corridor.
Key Highlights
- Location of inauguration: Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh
- Length: 594 km (Meerut to Prayagraj)
- Type: 6-lane access-controlled greenfield expressway
- Cost: Around ₹36,000–37,000 crore
- Districts covered: 12 districts across UP
Why it matters
- Travel time reduced: Meerut to Prayagraj journey cut from ~10–12 hours to about 6–7 hours
- Boost to connectivity: Links western, central, and eastern Uttar Pradesh
- Economic impact:
- Promotes industrial corridors and investment
- Improves logistics and freight movement
- Supports agriculture and tourism growth
Special Features
- High-speed, access-controlled corridor
- CCTV monitoring across the route
- Planned industrial hubs along the expressway
Significance
The Ganga Expressway is among India’s largest expressway projects and is expected to become a long-term growth engine for Uttar Pradesh by improving mobility, trade, and regional development.