Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The construction of the 594-kilometre-long Ganga Expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj is almost complete, promising to cut travel time between the two cities from 10–12 hours to just 6 hours. The expressway is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly after January 15, 2026.
The project will pass through 12 districts — Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj — significantly enhancing connectivity across Uttar Pradesh.
According to UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) officials, the construction is in its final stages, with trial runs scheduled soon. The expressway includes 1,498 major structures across its length, ensuring state-of-the-art infrastructure for commuters.
Project Cost and Construction Phases
The expressway has been built at a total cost of ₹7,742 crore across four phases:
- Phase 1: ₹1,746 crore by IRB Infrastructure Developers
- Phase 2: ₹1,720 crore
- Phase 3: ₹2,177 crore
- Phase 4: ₹2,099 crore by Adani Enterprises
The project also includes plans to link the expressway with Jewar International Airport, benefiting travelers from Delhi and improving access to the national capital region. The state government has allocated ₹1,246 crore in the supplementary budget for expressway connectivity and ₹1,865 crore specifically for the Ganga Expressway.
Once operational, the Ganga Expressway is set to transform road travel in Uttar Pradesh, boosting trade, tourism, and regional development while offering a modern, high-speed corridor for commuters.
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