Breaking News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district, a major high-speed corridor aimed at boosting connectivity across Uttar Pradesh. Built at a cost of around Rs 36,230 crore, the six-lane (expandable to eight lanes) access-controlled expressway is expected to enhance logistics, support industrial growth, and improve regional economic integration across the state.
Breaking News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district, marking a major milestone in the state’s infrastructure push.
The access-controlled greenfield corridor, built at an estimated cost of around Rs 36,230 crore, is designed as a six-lane expressway with provisions for expansion to eight lanes. Stretching across key regions of Uttar Pradesh, the project aims to significantly cut travel time, improve road connectivity, and streamline the movement of goods and passengers.
The expressway is expected to provide a major boost to logistics, industrial development, and agricultural supply chains, while also attracting investment along its route. Officials said it will play a key role in enhancing regional connectivity between western and eastern parts of the state, contributing to balanced economic growth.
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