Ganga Expressway land acquisition completed – check route, connecting districts, expected opening date

Ganga Expressway land acquisition work has been completed. The 594-km-long expressway will link western Uttar Pradesh with eastern parts of the state besides Delhi-NCR. Besides giving a boost to the state’s economy, the expressway will also contribute significantly to economic activities.

The 6-lane expressway will originate from Meerut and end at Prayagraj. The foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18 December 2021 in Shahjahanpur. 

Ganga Expressway Route

Ganga Expressway will pass through 519 villages in 12 districts — Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Budaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj.

The UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority has been authorised by the government to build dedicated industrial parks on both sides of the expressway.

Airstrip on Ganga Expressway 

Over 56 per cent of clearing and grubbing (C&G) work has already been settled. Significantly, the length of the airstrip on the Ganga Expressway will assist in emergency take-offs and landing of Indian Air Force (IAF) planes, which will also provide a strategic edge to the country against foreign forces. 

There are already airstrips on three expressways in the state. Two of these airstrips are located close to two air bases of the Air Force, Agra, and Hindon. With the upcoming Ganga Expressway, the country’s security system will further be improved.

Ganga Expressway Opening Date

Ganga Expressway is expected to be completed by 2024.

Ganga Expressway will link other expressways in the state through Lucknow-Agra Expressway, Purvanchal Expressway and Ballia Link Expressway. 

Ganga Expressway will boost agricultural and industrial income and development in the state. It will also act as a catalyst for the establishment of food processing units, MSMEs, warehouses, mandis and milk-based industries.