Ganga Expressway to Slash Meerut-Prayagraj Travel Time to Six Hours
Ganga Expressway to reduce Meerut-Prayagraj travel time to just 6 hours, you can drive at 120 kmph in the six-lane corridor
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The newly inaugurated Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, India, will reduce travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj to just six hours, allowing speeds of up to 120 km/h. Built at a cost of approximately ₹36,230 crore (roughly $4.4 billion USD), it is expected to generate 300,000 jobs and significantly boost the state's economy.
- 01The Ganga Expressway is 594 km long and allows travel at speeds up to 120 km/h.
- 02Travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj will be reduced from 10-12 hours to just six hours.
- 03The project is expected to generate 300,000 jobs and boost Uttar Pradesh's GDP by over ₹1 lakh crore (roughly $12 billion USD).
- 04The expressway features nine public utility complexes and a 3.5 km emergency landing strip.
- 05It will integrate with major routes, including the Yamuna Expressway and the proposed Haridwar extension.
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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.
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The Ganga Expressway will significantly reduce travel times and enhance connectivity, leading to economic growth and job creation in Uttar Pradesh.
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