Lucknow Kanpur Expressway: Traffic operations will start from this month on Lucknow-Kanpur elevated route. 95% work completed, 18 km elevated and 45 km of greenfield route will be easier. Now a distance of 95 km can be covered in just 40 minutes.
Lucknow to Kanpur Travel Time: There is great news for those traveling from the capital Lucknow to Kanpur. Traffic operations are going to start on this month on a long-awaited Lucknow-Kanpur elevated route. Till now, people used to take about three hours due to traffic jam and slow speed to cover a distance of 95 kilometers, but now this distance can be completed in just 40 minutes as soon as the new route is operational.
More than 95% work will be completed, operation will start soon
According to NHAI Project Director Colonel Sharad Singh, more than 95% of the elevated route and greenfield area have been completed. The road is being given a final touch to the road in Sarojninagar, Banthara and Junabganj areas. It is expected that in a few days, vehicles will start filling the trains on this high-tech route.
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A distance of 95 km will be covered in just 40 minutes
Vehicles on elevated routes will be allowed to run at a speed of 100 kmph. Accordingly, the journey from Lucknow to Kanpur can be completed in 40 minutes. Initially light vehicles such as bikes and cars will be operated here.
18 km elevated, 45 km greenfield route
The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway consists of a total of 18 km long elevated route and 45 km of Greenfield area. This project is a sample of modern engineering and design, which will make connectivity between the two cities even better.
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway: Project’s specialties
- 3 big bridges
- 28 small bridges
- 38 underpasses
- 6 flyover
With their completion, there will be a big change in road safety and traffic ease.
Industrial and educational activities will be promoted
The commissioning of this project will not only save the time of passengers, but will also speed up business, education and industrial activities. A high speed and safe journey between Lucknow and Kanpur will also contribute to the economy of Uttar Pradesh.
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