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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Uttar Pradesh to hold 62% of India's expressway network after Ganga Expressway inauguration
Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh is set to become the dominant state in India's expressway infrastructure, holding 62% of the country's expressway network following the inauguration of the Ganga Expressway by the end of 2025. The Ganga Expressway, a 594 km long, six-lane (expandable to eight lanes) access-controlled expressway, will connect Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh to Prayagraj in the east. This will significantly boost connectivity across the state. Currently, with the Gorakhpur Link Expressway added, UP's share has risen to 42%, up from 38%. This marks a big leap in access-controlled expressway development across India. Ganga Expressway: A game changer for Uttar Pradesh's expressway network The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) is building the Ganga Expressway. It will cut travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj from 10–12 hours to just 6–8 hours. The expressway will pass through 12 districts and 518 villages. It will include 28 flyovers, 381 underpasses, and 126 small bridges. These features will improve road infrastructure and boost connectivity. The expressway will also link with major routes like the Purvanchal and Bundelkhand Expressways, making Uttar Pradesh's expressway network even stronger. Uttar Pradesh's expressway network growth and economic impact Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that Uttar Pradesh is changing from a 'BIMARU' state to an expressway state. The Ganga Expressway plays a key role in this change. At present, the state holds 42% of India's expressway network. Once the Ganga Expressway is complete, this share will rise to 62%. This will make Uttar Pradesh the top state in expressway infrastructure. The expansion will boost the economy, improve logistics, and promote tourism and trade in the region. Key features of the Ganga Expressway Length: 594 km (Meerut to Prayagraj) Lanes: Six-lane, expandable to eight lanes Connectivity: Links western and eastern Uttar Pradesh Infrastructure: 28 flyovers, 381 underpasses, 126 small bridges Special facilities: Emergency landing strip for fighter jets and helicopters Integration: Connects with Purvanchal and Bundelkhand Expressways Upcoming Expressways in Uttar Pradesh Ganga Expressway (594 km) Ballia Link Expressway (35 km) Lucknow-Kanpur Greenfield Expressway (63 km) Chitrakoot Link Expressway connecting Bundelkhand and Purvanchal A link expressway to Jewar Airport These roads are designed to improve regional connectivity across the Bundelkhand, Purvanchal, and Terai regions. UP's Roadmap: 2,000+ Km of Expressway Plans The government is working on a plan for an expressway network exceeding 2,000 km. These roads will not just serve big cities but also rural and remote regions. The Uttar Pradesh expressway network is becoming the backbone of India's road infrastructure. With ongoing projects and strategic planning, the state is paving the way for faster travel, trade, and development. FAQs 1. When will the Ganga Expressway be inaugurated? Answer: The Ganga Expressway is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the end of 2025. 2. How will the Ganga Expressway impact travel time in Uttar Pradesh? Answer: It will reduce travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj from 10-12 hours to about 6-8 hours, significantly improving connectivity. 3. What percentage of India's expressway network will Uttar Pradesh hold after the Ganga Expressway opens? Answer: Uttar Pradesh will hold 62% of India's expressway network, up from the current 42%, making it the state with the largest expressway infrastructure in the country. 4. Which districts will the Ganga Expressway pass through? Answer: The expressway will pass through 12 districts including Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj. 5. What are the special features of the Ganga Expressway? Answer: Besides being a six-lane expressway expandable to eight lanes, it includes 28 flyovers, 381 underpasses, 126 small bridges, and a 3.5 km emergency runway for fighter jets and helicopters. For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Once branded as terror hub, Azamgarh now a fortress of courage, says Yogi Adityanath
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said people of Uttar Pradesh were earlier scared of taking the name of Azamgarh or identifying with the place but under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it has become the fortress of 'indomitable courage'. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurating the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Azamgarh on Friday. (ANI PHOTO) He was speaking at the inauguration of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway at Salarpur in Azamgarh. Taking a swipe at the Opposition, he alleged the previous (non-BJP) governments used to partner with D-company and Dawood gang instead of nurturing development, breached security and made Azamgarh a stronghold of terror but added that there was a sea change now. 'They did not do development, they nurtured Mumbai's D Company, they nurtured Dawood's gang with D Company, they did partnerships with them, they used to break the security, whenever there was a terrorist incident, Azamgarh would get a bad name, these youth of mine faced an identity crisis,' he alleged. 'Today if someone breaches the security of the country, the identity of Azamgarh will not be in danger, rather the person creating the crisis will be given a ticket to hell. This is the new India and Prime Minister Modi has also given a clear message to the enemies of the country through Operation Sindoor that if someone instigates terrorism, inspires and encourages terrorism, then (we) will enter and kill them, whether it is a surgical strike, air strike or Operation Sindoor. The brave soldiers of India will enter the enemy's den, flush them out and finish them off,' Adityanath said 'Today, if someone tries to play with the security of the state, then Yamraj's ticket is already booked for him, ' Adityanath said. 'In 2007-08, Ajit Rai was murdered in Shibli National College for advocating the singing of Vande Mataram, but now no one can dare to do such a thing,' he said, adding that Azamgarh had to beg for its identity earlier but now the situation has changed. 'Remember what the conditions were eight years ago. The youth of UP and the residents of the state would suffer from an identity crisis. People used to feel scared to take the name of Azamgarh and UP,' he said. He also said, 'When Veer Kunwar Singh, the hero of the first war of independence in 1857, fought the British till Azamgarh to defeat them, there was no connectivity. If this Purvanchal Expressway had been there at that time, the people of Azamgarh, along with Veer Kunwar Singh, would have beaten the British and then this country would have become independent in 1857 itself. There was no connectivity at that time.' He further said the construction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Mahakumbh Prayagraj, the development of Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Kashi, Maa Vindhyavasini Dham and Chitrakoot Dham, all these are giving the state a new identity today. 'Our work has also started in Mathura-Vrindavan. Maharaja Suheldev University and Medical College in Azamgarh are strengthening the identity of culture,' he said. He mentioned the recruitment of 60,244 police personnel in Uttar Pradesh recently. The chief minister said that without recommendation or money, youth of every caste and community, including 12,045 women, have been recruited in Uttar Pradesh police in a transparent manner. Before 2017, uncle and nephew used to go out for recovery, but now Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas is happening, he alleged. After 2017, the double engine government gave a new identity to Azamgarh's saree, black pottery and Hariharpur's musical gharana, he said. Earlier, they were ignored, but when Nirahua (former Azamgarh MP Dinesh Lal Yadav) and Neelam Sonkar became MPs, development in the district picked up pace, he added. Yogi also saw a sand and photo exhibition about the construction work of the link expressway. In his address in Bhagwanpur, the chief minister further mentioned that over 2.16 lakh appointments have been made in the police department alone, with a total of more than 8.5 lakh government jobs filled in the last eight years. He praised Prime Minister Modi's vision for enabling the state to balance cultural heritage with modern development. He pointed to examples like Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura, Prayagraj, Naimisharanya, and Chitrakoot, where the integration of tradition and progress is clearly visible. 'No society can move forward by forgetting its history,' he said, adding that the journey of heritage and development will continue together. PRESIDENT TO INAUGURATE UP'S FIRST AYUSH UNIVERSITY IN GORAKHPUR ON JUNE 30 Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced that Uttar Pradesh's first Ayush University, located in Bhathat, Gorakhpur, will be inaugurated by the President of India on June 30. HTC
The Hindu
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
U.P. CM inaugurates 91.35 km long Gorakhpur Link Expressway
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday (June 20, 2025) inaugurated the Gorakhpur Link Expressway built at a cost of over ₹7,000 crore. Calling the inauguration in Azamgarh a game changer, Mr. Adityanath stressed that U.P. is no longer a 'BIMARU' State but is emerging as an 'Expressway State'. BIMARU is a term used in reference to a group of States, including U.P. and Madhya Pradesh, that were historically considered to be lagging in terms of social and economic development. The Chief Minister added that Azamgarh, which once faced an identity crisis, has now transformed into a stronghold of indomitable courage. The change witnessed in the region owing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance and the efforts of the 'double-engine government' has transformed Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Adityanath said. Inaugurating the 91.35 km long Gorakhpur Link Expressway built at a cost of ₹7,283 crore, Mr. Adityanath said the expressway will provide world-class connectivity not only to Azamgarh but also to adjoining districts of Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar and Gorakhpur. 'After 2017, U.P. focused on strengthening its infrastructure. Coming out of its BIMARU tag, the State is playing a key role as the growth engine of the nation,' he pointed out. 'Before 2017' Touching upon the condition of U.P. before 2017, Mr. Adityanath said the State lacked both a developmental agenda and basic amenities. 'Any scheme for the welfare of the people failed to reach their rightful beneficiaries. Traditional industries of U.P. were on the brink of extinction, and a criminal culture of 'One District, One Mafia' thrived under the previous governments,' the Chief Minister added. He said development projects started in previous regimes were marred by corruption and criminal interference, while in contrary the situation drastically changed under the BJP government in the State. 'However, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the State has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as a mafia-free, riot-free, and conducive environment for both tourism and investment,' Mr. Adityanath said. Highlighting the growth of expressways in U.P., the Chief Minister added that the State boasts of the 340 km Purvanchal Expressway, the 300 km Bundelkhand Expressway, and now the 91 km Gorakhpur Link Expressway that is operational, with work underway on six more expressways. 'These [expressways] will bring massive change in the development outlook of U.P.,' he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Gorakhpur Link Expressway to open on June 20: UP CM Yogi to do the inauguration
In a bid to make travel easy and offer better connectivity, there has been a major development in the name of Gorakhpur Link Expressway. Travellers and commuters in eastern Uttar Pradesh will now be able to enjoy a smooth journey as the highly anticipated Gorakhpur Link Expressway is set to open on June 20, 2025. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate this 91.35-kilometer corridor that is set to change travel in the region by significantly cutting down travel times. Connections Across Eastern UP The new expressway connects Jaitpur village in Gorakhpur district to Salarpur village in Azamgarh. Once operational, travellers will be able to reach from Gorakhpur to Lucknow in about 3.5 hours, down from over five hours previously. This improved connectivity also benefits those heading to key cultural and business hubs such as Varanasi and Prayagraj, making travel more convenient and efficient. Safety Features Safety is at the forefront of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway's design. A dedicated safety fleet comprising SUVs driven by trained ex-servicemen will patrol the expressway, providing quick assistance in emergencies. Ambulances will be stationed every 45 kilometers, along with cranes and hydra vehicles ready to respond to vehicle breakdowns or accidents promptly. The expressway will be equipped with an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) featuring CCTV cameras, speed monitoring devices, and automatic number plate recognition technology. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo This smart system aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhanced security for all road users. Amenities and Infrastructure The expressway's robust infrastructure includes four lanes (expandable to six), seven flyovers, 34 bridges, and numerous underpasses for vehicles and pedestrians, ensuring a safe and uninterrupted journey. Facilities such as two toll plazas and utility centers equipped with petrol and CNG pumps, restaurants, and vehicle servicing points will cater to travelers' needs along the route. Boosting Tourism The expressway is expected to spur economic development by supporting industrial growth near Gorakhpur with the upcoming 5,500-acre Greater GIDA industrial township. This development promises new jobs and investment opportunities, further contributing to the region's prosperity and making it a more attractive destination for business and leisure travelers alike. Travellers planning trips through eastern Uttar Pradesh can look forward to a safer, faster, and more comfortable journey starting this June. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
