The Uttar Pradesh government has declared that the Ganga Expressway, the state's longest expressway, will be toll-free for 15 days from its commercial operation date. This decision, aimed at encouraging public usage, allows residents to experience the expressway without any charges. The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has directed concessionaires IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd and Adani Infrastructure to halt toll collection during this period. The initiative follows the issuance of a provisional certificate by the Independent Engineer, confirming the expressway's readiness for public use. Stretching from Meerut to Prayagraj and connecting 12 districts, the expressway is anticipated to boost trade, investment, and tourism in the region. Despite the toll exemption, UPEIDA assures that operation and maintenance standards, including road safety and traffic management, will remain uncompromised. The state government aims to promote infrastructure development while prioritizing public interest.