Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (29 April 2026) inaugurates the 594 KM UP's longest expressway, Ganga Expressway today in Budaun. 594 km long expressway has a budget of Rs 36,230 crore. This new expressway significantly reduces travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj to just six hours, while also enhancing trade, generating employment opportunities, and improving the overall connectivity and economic landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
The inauguration was held today between 11 am and 12 pm, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other notable leaders of the BJP..
As the longest expressway in Uttar Pradesh and one of the largest greenfield highway initiatives in India, the Ganga Expressway is constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 36,230 crore. This extensive six-lane expressway spans 594 kilometers from Meerut to Prayagraj, with the potential for future expansion to eight lanes.
What economic benefits are anticipated from the Ganga Expressway?
The Ganga Expressway is expected to significantly impact Uttar Pradesh's economy by decreasing logistics expenses and improving industrial competitiveness. The goal is to reduce logistics costs from 14% of GDP to a range of 8-10%, which aligns with international benchmarks. Additionally, the expressway is designed to promote the development of Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Clusters (IMLCs) along its path, which will create numerous job opportunities and invigorate local economies in the 12 districts it connects.
PM Modi said that this expressway will become the new lifeline for the development of UP.
Key Information
Length: 594 km
Cost: Rs 36,230 crore
Lanes: Six (with the possibility of expansion to eight)
Design Speed: Up to 120 km/h
Route: From Meerut to Prayagraj
Districts Included: 12
The expressway connected 12 districts of Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Budaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj.
