Ganga Expressway, one of the most ambitious projects of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is now very close to its inauguration. The completion of this mega project was awaited for years. CM Yogi wanted to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway before the last Mahakumbh, but it was not possible. However, now preparations for the inauguration of the expressway during Magh Mela have intensified.
According to officials of Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEDA), more than 98 percent of the construction work of Ganga Expressway has been completed. Only 2 percent finishing work is being done in one part, which is targeted to be completed by December 15. After inspection by teams of road safety and quality experts, the expressway will be opened for trial run.
Know when it can be launched
It is expected that after a successful trial of about 15 days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi can inaugurate it on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti i.e. on January 15. A total of 1498 big structures have been built in this 594 km long expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj, out of which the construction of 1497 has already been completed. In the first phase, the 129 kilometer section from Meerut to Badaun is completely ready.
Emergency landing of fighter plane will be possible
Airstrips have been built at 5 places on this expressway, where landing of fighter planes will be possible in case of emergency. Apart from this, this expressway will give impetus to industrial development in districts like Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj. Let us tell you that industrial corridors are also being developed on both sides of the expressway.
There is no decision yet regarding the toll prices on Ganga Expressway, but it is being estimated that toll will be charged at the rate of Rs 2.55 per kilometer from the car. The maximum speed of the expressway will be 160 kilometers per hour, due to which the journey from Meerut to Prayagraj will be completed in just 6-7 hours.
