The Ganga Expressway, the longest expressway in Uttar Pradesh at 594 km, has been inaugurated to significantly reduce travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj to just six hours. Currently, this journey takes approximately 10 to 12 hours. Built at an estimated cost of ₹36,230 crore (around $4.4 billion USD), the expressway allows speeds of up to 120 km/h and is designed for future expansion to eight lanes. It will pass through 12 districts, enhancing connectivity across freight and passenger corridors. The project is projected to save 30% in fuel costs and generate ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 crore (approximately $3 to $3.6 billion USD) in annual logistics savings, potentially boosting Uttar Pradesh's GDP by over ₹1 lakh crore (about $12 billion USD). Furthermore, it is expected to create 300,000 jobs and increase state revenue through industrial output and land value appreciation. The expressway includes nine public utility complexes and a 3.5 km emergency landing strip tested by the Indian Air Force. It will also integrate with existing expressways and has plans for a future extension to Haridwar.