Lucknow Development Authority Unveils ₹1,500 Crore Elevated Corridor Project
LDA plans ₹1,500 cr elevated corridor linking Udaiganj, Agra E-way
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The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is planning a ₹1,500 crore (approximately $180 million USD) elevated corridor spanning 11 kilometers to connect Udaiganj with the Agra Expressway. This project aims to enhance access to the upcoming Varun Vihar housing scheme and significantly reduce travel time to the expressway.
- 01The elevated corridor will cost ₹1,500 crore and span 11 kilometers.
- 02It aims to improve access to the Varun Vihar housing scheme launching in June 2026.
- 03Travel time from central Lucknow to the Agra Expressway is expected to be reduced to 30 minutes.
- 04The corridor will feature a three-lane elevated carriageway with multiple slip roads.
- 05The project is part of LDA's larger infrastructure plans to ease traffic congestion.
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The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has initiated plans for a ₹1,500 crore (approximately $180 million USD) elevated corridor that will stretch 11 kilometers from Udaiganj to the Agra Expressway. LDA vice chairman Prathamesh Kumar announced that ground surveys for the project have commenced, aiming to improve access to the upcoming Varun Vihar housing scheme, which is set to launch in June 2026. This corridor is expected to reduce travel time from central Lucknow to the expressway to nearly 30 minutes, enhancing connectivity for residents. The proposed infrastructure will include a three-lane elevated carriageway with multiple slip roads for seamless entry and exit, facilitating signal-free movement for commuters. The LDA is preparing a detailed feasibility report following the ground assessment, which is expected to last around 20 more days. The project will be funded by the LDA and is part of a broader strategy to strengthen urban connectivity and manage traffic congestion in the rapidly developing outskirts of Lucknow.
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This project will significantly enhance travel efficiency for residents, potentially reducing commute times and improving access to housing options.
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