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Ganga Expressway

A 594 km access-controlled greenfield expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj. Latest news reports say Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the corridor on 29 Apr 2026, cutting travel time to roughly six hours and opening the route for public use.

Estimated cost
₹36,230 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
18 Dec 2021
Last verified
2 May 2026
Schedule check

Compared with the first announced target

PM Modi inaugurated the expressway on 29 Apr 2026. It is now treated as completed/operational, but late against the earlier 2024 target captured in the tracker.

Completed Late
First target
Dec 2024
Current target
Apr 2026
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance

Meerut-to-Prayagraj corridor districts, logistics, tourism and regional road users

Timeline

4 events
16 Dec 2021
Letters of Award issued

UPEIDA lists award letters to selected bidders for Ganga Expressway packages.

18 Dec 2021
Foundation stone laid

Prime Minister laid the foundation stone in Shahjahanpur.

29 Apr 2026
Inaugurated by Prime Minister

National news reports say PM Modi inaugurated the 594 km Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.

1 May 2026
Initial toll-free opening window reported

Post-inauguration reports said commuters would get toll-free access until the second week of May.

Risk notes

  • Inaugurated and opened for public use according to Apr-May 2026 news reports
  • Continue monitoring toll operations, safety audits and any package-specific snag reports

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