PM to lay the foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur on 18 December

From Meerut to Prayagraj, Ganga Expressway will pass through 12 districts of UP, connecting western and eastern regions of the state

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh at around 1 PM on 18 December 2021.

Driven by PM’s vision to provide fast paced connectivity across the country

The inspiration behind the Expressway is the vision of the Prime Minister to provide fast-paced connectivity across the country. The 594 Km long six-lane Expressway will be built at a cost of over Rs 36,200 crore. Starting near the Bijauli village in Meerut, the Expressway will extend till near the Judapur Dandu village in Prayagraj. It will pass through Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Budaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, RaeBareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj.

To be built at a cost of over Rs 36,200 crore, it will become the longest expressway of UP

Upon completion of work, it will become the longest expressway of Uttar Pradesh, connecting the western and eastern regions of the state. A 3.5 Km long airstrip for assisting emergency take-off and landing of Air Force planes will also be constructed on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur. An industrial corridor is also proposed to be built along the Expressway.

3.5 Km long air strip for assisting emergency take off and landing of Air Force planes to be constructed on the Expressway in Shahjahanpur

The Expressway will also give a fillip to multiple sectors including industrial development, trade, agriculture, tourism etc. It will provide a big boost to the socio-economic development of the region.

Disclaimer : This is an official press release by PIB.