Ganga Expressway Offers Toll-Free Travel for Initial 15 Days
Ganga Expressway: Toll-free travel for first 15 days, check details
The Indian Express
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The newly inaugurated Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, India, will allow toll-free travel for the first 15 days from its opening on April 29, 2023. This 594-km corridor connects Meerut to Prayagraj, with tolls expected to range from ₹1,800 (approximately $22 USD) for cars to over ₹11,000 (approximately $133 USD) for oversized trucks after the free period ends.
- 01Ganga Expressway is 594 km long, connecting Meerut and Prayagraj.
- 02Toll-free travel is available for the first 15 days, ending around May 13, 2023.
- 03Post-free period, tolls will range from ₹1,800 for cars to over ₹11,000 for oversized trucks.
- 04The expressway was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 29, 2023.
- 05The project operates under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
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The Ganga Expressway, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 29, 2023, spans 594 km and connects Meerut to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, India. To encourage use, the expressway will be toll-free for the first 15 days, allowing commuters to experience its facilities without charge until around May 13. After this period, tolls will be implemented, costing approximately ₹1,800 (around $22 USD) for cars and escalating to over ₹11,000 (about $133 USD) for oversized trucks. The expressway is divided into four sections, with tolls applicable for each segment. Developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the project aims to familiarize the public with its world-class infrastructure while ensuring that operational services remain uninterrupted during the free travel period.
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The toll-free travel period is expected to encourage more commuters to use the Ganga Expressway, potentially easing traffic congestion on alternative routes.
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