Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway Nears Opening, Cutting Travel to 40 Minutes
Loading more articles...
Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway Nears Completion: Travel Time Cut to 40 Minutes!
N
News18•23-03-2026, 14:21
Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway Nears Completion: Travel Time Cut to 40 Minutes!
•The Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway, initiated in 2023, is complete and set to open within a month, reducing travel time to just 40 minutes.
•The project aims to transform Kanpur and Lucknow into twin cities, accelerating industrial growth, economic activity, and tourism.
•The expressway features 18 km of elevated road, 45 km of greenfield stretch, three major bridges, 28 smaller bridges, and 38 underpasses.
•It starts from Jajmau in Kanpur, passes through Unnao, and extends to Lucknow, connecting key areas like Nawabganj and Banthra.
•Built at an estimated cost of Rs 4,700 crore, it will benefit millions of daily commuters and ease traffic congestion, fostering regional development.