Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway Damage Allegations Refuted by NHAI
A new road that connects Lucknow and Kanpur was opened a few weeks ago.
Some people posted videos online that said the road had cracks and needed fixing.
The leader of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, shared one of these videos and said the road was “running less, sinking more.”
The National Highways Authority of India said the road is fine and there is no damage.
The road is supposed to cut travel time from about 90 minutes to 35‑40 minutes.
The Rs 4,700 crore Lucknow‑Kanpur Expressway opened less than three weeks ago.
Videos online alleged cracks and repair work on the 63‑km corridor.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav posted a video claiming the road is “running less, sinking more.”
NHAI denies any damage and says the expressway is in good condition.
The expressway is expected to cut travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur to 35‑40 minutes.
- Who
- Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and the National Highways Authority of India
- What
- Allegations of cracks and repair work on the Lucknow‑Kanpur Expressway
- When
- Less than three weeks after the expressway’s inauguration in early 2024
- Where
- The 63‑km Lucknow‑Kanpur Expressway corridor in India
- Why
- To highlight alleged construction issues; NHAI denies any damage
- Project cost
- Rs 4,700 crore
- Length
- 63 km
- Expected travel time reduction
- 35-40 minutes
- Authority
- National Highways Authority of India