The monsoon session of Uttar Pradesh is underway. In the supplementary budget passed for the convenience of the public, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a budget for expressways totaling thousands of crores of rupees. This expressway includes the Vindhya Purvanchal Link Expressway, the Jewar Link Expressway, and the Ganga Expressway. A budget of crores of rupees has been allocated for this project, totaling ₹18,400 crore. The Finance Minister presented a supplementary budget of ₹59,000 crore in the House. It’s worth noting that major expressways are already underway in Uttar Pradesh. And now, preparations are underway for another new addition. The government’s plan is to develop a major expressway network, creating a network of major expressways. Let’s explore where and how the expressway work will take place.
Which expressways will be constructed?
- Vindhya Expressway
- Meerut to Haridwar section of the Ganga Expressway
- Vindhya-Purvanchal Link Expressway
- Farrukhabad Greenfield Link Expressway
- Chilla Regulator Elevated Flyover
Vindhya Expressway Budget
First, let’s talk about the Vindhya Expressway. The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹6,580 crore in the supplementary budget for this Vindhya Expressway. This expressway will seamlessly connect six districts. According to information, this ₹6,580 crore has been allocated for the construction of the Vindhya Expressway, which is being built in hilly and riverine areas.
Meerut to Haridwar section of the Ganga Expressway Budget
The next expressway being constructed is the Meerut to Haridwar section of the Ganga Expressway. The government has allocated a budget of ₹5,780 crore for this. It will extend to Uttarakhand. This expressway will allow you to reach Haridwar and Rishikesh directly without entering Delhi. This will also save time.
Vindhya-Purvanchal Link Expressway Budget
The next expressway being built is the Vindhya-Purvanchal Link Expressway. The budget is estimated at ₹2,380 crore. This expressway will connect to the Purvanchal Expressway. This expressway will provide direct connectivity to Lucknow and Delhi. This expressway will be approximately 117 km long.
Farrukhabad Greenfield Link Expressway Budget
The next budget for expressway in uttar pradesh has been allocated for the Farrukhabad Greenfield Link Expressway, for which the government has allocated ₹400 crore. This expressway will provide connectivity from Farrukhabad to the Ganga Expressway. A bypass will be built between Agra and Lucknow.
Chilla Regulator Elevated Flyover
Next up is the Chilla Regulator Elevated Flyover, which has been allocated ₹100 crore (approximately $1.5 billion) and will connect the flyover from Delhi’s Mayur Vihar station to Noida.
