Ganga Expressway Drone Footage Goes Viral: Tom Cruise Film Vibes, Jewar Airport Link?

• Viral drone footage of the nearly completed Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh has captivated social media, showcasing the scale of the ambitious infrastructure project.
• The 594 km, six-lane access-controlled expressway, stretching from Meerut to Prayagraj, is set to be one of India's longest within a single state, built at an estimated cost of Rs 36,230 crore.
• The expressway will connect to Jewar airport, enhancing travel convenience and is expected to significantly boost east-to-west connectivity and economic growth in Uttar Pradesh.
• Key features include 14 long bridges, 7 railway overbridges, 32 flyovers, 453 underpasses, and a 3.5 km airstrip in Shahjahanpur for emergency landings, tested by the Indian Air Force.
• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath aims for completion by February 2026, emphasizing its role in positioning Uttar Pradesh as an economic and investment hub.