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Purvanchal Expressway
A 340 km access-controlled expressway connecting Lucknow with eastern Uttar Pradesh up to Ghazipur.
Estimated cost
₹22,494 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
14 Jul 2018
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
The expressway opened in November 2021, later than the earlier construction target but within the broad pandemic-affected window.
First target
Apr 2021
Current target
Nov 2021
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Eastern Uttar Pradesh road users, farmers, freight users and industrial corridor locations.
Timeline
2 events
14 Jul 2018
Foundation stone laid
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Purvanchal Expressway.
16 Nov 2021
Inaugurated
The expressway was inaugurated and opened for public use.
Risk notes
- Completed expressway
- Operational issues include safety, tolling and maintenance
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