Uttar Pradesh's Ganga Expressway to be Toll-Free for Initial 15 Days
Ganga Expressway to be toll-free for 15 days: UP Government
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The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that the Ganga Expressway will be toll-free for 15 days starting from its commercial operation date. This initiative aims to allow the public to experience the expressway without charges and is expected to promote tourism and bolster public confidence in the project.
- 01Ganga Expressway will be toll-free for 15 days from its opening.
- 02The initiative aims to increase public usage and assess the expressway's quality.
- 03The expressway connects 12 districts, enhancing trade and regional connectivity.
- 04Revenue loss during the toll-free period will be compensated by the state government.
- 05The project underscores the Uttar Pradesh government's commitment to infrastructure development.
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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.
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This initiative allows residents to utilize the Ganga Expressway without tolls, potentially increasing traffic and tourism in the area.
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