Ganga Expressway: Route Map, Status, Key Features, Completion Date & More

The Ganga Expressway project is the state’s most significant project for changing transportation, connection, economy, etc. It connects Meerut to Prayagraj (approximately 594 km), is 6 lanes wide with an access control, and will decrease the travel time nearly in half from Meerut to Prayagraj. The project will encourage the rapid expansion of industry in Uttar Pradesh and contribute to the growth of religious and geographic tourism.

Also, the total investment in the project is approximately ₹36,230–40,000 crore. Therefore, the Ganga Expressway will become the first expressway that is exclusively built in one state and be one of the longest expressways ever constructed in India.

In this article, we will learn about the Ganga Expressway, its Key Features, Real Estate impact, Route Map, and more. So, let us start this blog.

Overview: Ganga Expressway

What is the Ganga Expressway?

The Ganga Expressway is the state’s high-speed corridor that is being constructed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) using the DBFOT public-private partnership (PPP). When completed, the expressway will consist of the following characteristics:

• Total Length: 593.947 km
• Lanes: 6 (with a potential for expansion to 8 later)
• Speed Limit: Up to 120 km/h
• Estimated Cost: ₹37,350 crore (current estimate may reach ₹40,000 crore)

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Ganga Expressway Route

This Expressway will connect National Highway (NH) 334 in Meerut to NH-2 (Prayagraj Bypass) through the centre of the Uttar Pradesh State.

The alignment of the expressway was designed to accommodate for the Ganga River and will allow for the expressway to access all major districts of the state. It is a greenfield project, which means it is made from scratch, and the project cost is nearly 37,750 crores. The total length of this expressway is approximately. 596km that will pass through 12 districts.

Ganga Expressway Route Map

It is a major greenfield expressway of Uttar Pradesh that will connect the western UP (Meerut) to Eastern UP (Prayagraj). This will be passed through 12 major districts of Uttar Pradesh and cross various villages.

It will be a game changer project that will enhance the connectivity, boost tourism and major impact on real estate.

Districts covered by Ganga Expressway

• Meerut
• Amroha
• Bulandshahar
• Badaun
• Shahjahanpur
• Farrukhabad
• Hardoi
• Kannauj
• Unnao
• Rae Bareli
• Pratapgarh
• Prayagraj

Ganga Expressway Village List

Although UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority) will publish the actual village-wise list of the Ganga Expressway during the land acquisition, development and construction phases, it can be anticipated that hundreds of villages in proximity to 12 Districts will be affected by the Ganga Expressway. This expressway will passthrough 518 villages.

Villages that will be near interchanges will benefit from:

• Higher land values
• Logistic parks and warehouse growth
• Provision of road facilities to safely transport goods to and from local communities
• Better accessibility to urban markets, education facilities, and medical services

Note: To get the complete village list, please refer to UPEIDA district notifications and land acquisition documents.

Construction and Engineering Highlights

The Ganga Expressway Project consists of four packages:

• Three stretches developed by Adani Infrastructure
• One part developed by IRB Infrastructure Developers

Ganga Expressway has significant developments like:

• 14 long bridges
• 7 Railway Overbridges
• 32 Flyovers
• 453 underpasses
• More than 1,500 total structures, most already finished

Ganga Expressway 2026 Latest Updates

• Approximately 95% work completed
• Land Acquisition – 100% completed
• Earthwork – 99% completed
• Bridges & Major Structures – 97% completed
• Flyovers and Underpasses – 96% completed
• Toll Plazas & FASTag Systems – 88% completed
• This expressway is expected to be completed by February 2026
• The linking of the Ganga Expressway with the Yamuna Expressway is also approved

Unique Feature: Emergency Airstrip

There will be a 3.5-km emergency airstrip on this Expressway. It has received much media attention due to many reasons.

• It is designed for emergency aircraft landing and take-off.
• It has been successfully tested by the Indian Air Force on May 2, 2025.
• It enhances the capability for strategic and defence readiness of India.

Economic Impact of Ganga Expressway

This expressway is more than just another road project.

Economic Impact

• Faster transportation of goods throughout the western and eastern portions of the state of Uttar Pradesh
• Boost logistics sector, medium-sized and small sized enterprises, as well as the agro-based industries
• Job creation both during & after the construction phase
• Increased potential for investment in companies located within the Ganga Expressway Corridor

Tourism and Religious Importance

By creating a direct route to the city of Prayag Raj, the Ganga Expressway will:

• Improve access during Kumbh and Maha Kumbh
• Increase the number of people visiting religious sites to the central portion of the state of Uttar Pradesh

Conclusion

Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure will be transformed by the Ganga Expressway, a project that has a major economic impact on the State of Uttar Pradesh through its size, modern design (including the ability to provide air transportation via an airstrip), and significant impact on how people move around.

It is one of the most important projects of the UP Government that will boost connectivity, enhance trade and the economy, drive real estate demand, and boost tourism.

This project is nearing completion and will reduce travel time between Meerut, Prayagraj, and other important locations. It will play an essential role in shaping the future growth of the Ganga River belt and the state as a whole.

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