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Ganga Expressway Nearing Inauguration in UP
The Ganga Expressway is a very long road in Uttar Pradesh, India.
It is 594 kilometers long and has 6 lanes.
It connects many cities from Meerut to Prayagraj.
The road is almost ready and will be opened soon, probably by the Prime Minister.
It cost a lot of money to build and took four years.
The road has big bridges, flyovers, and even a small airstrip for emergencies.
The government hopes this road will help the economy, create jobs, and make it easier for people to travel, especially for religious trips.
It is the longest expressway built in one state in India.
The 594-km, 6-lane Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is nearing completion and expected to be inaugurated after February 15, 2024.
The expressway connects Meerut to Prayagraj, passing through 12 districts and 518 villages, covering 7,463 hectares of land.
Construction was completed in four years at a cost of ₹36,230 crore, with speeds designed for up to 120 km/h.
The project includes 14 long bridges, 7 railway overbridges, 32 flyovers, 453 underpasses, and a 3.5-km airstrip for emergency landings.
The expressway is expected to boost economic development, political mileage for the BJP, and religious tourism in the region.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority
- What
- Inauguration of the Ganga Expressway
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India (from Meerut to Prayagraj)
- When
- Expected after February 15, 2024
- Why
- To boost economic development, political mileage, and religious tourism
Key facts
- Length
- 593.947 kilometers
- Cost
- ₹36,230 crore
- Lanes
- 6
- Inauguration
- Expected after February 15, 2024
- Construction Time
- 4 years
- Villages Covered
- 518
- Land Area
- 7,463 hectares
- Maximum Speed
- 120 km/h
Quotes
Senior officer of the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority
Nodal agency for the Ganga Expressway project
“While the construction is complete, some minor works and trial runs remain, which are being conducted right now. We expect the project to be inaugurated anytime after February 15, whenever we get the time from the dignitaries.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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