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Kanpur To Lucknow In 35 Minutes! Six Flyovers, Thirty Bridges Of NHAI Doing Magic

The Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway on NH-27 is expanding to eight lanes. With 50% of the construction completed, NHAI targets a June 2025 finish. Currently, it takes four hours to travel 75 km due to diversions and traffic jams, but this will reduce to 35-45 minutes upon completion.

Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway
Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway

The Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway on NH-27 is set for expansion to eight lanes, with the NHAI acquiring most of the 63 km stretch needed for this upgrade. Construction of the expressway, currently at 50% completion, aims for a June 2025 finish.

Presently, the 75 km journey from Kanpur to Lucknow takes four hours due to construction-related diversions and narrow roads causing significant traffic jams. The situation is worsened by trucks and cargo vehicles from Bundelkhand to Lucknow. NHAI officials state that upon completion, the expressway will reduce travel time to 35-45 minutes.

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The expressway will run from Shaheed Path in Lucknow through Banthra, Bani, Datoi, Kantha, Taura, Neora, Amarsus, to Azad Chauraha.

Key Points

  • 63 km six-lane under construction, land acquired for future expansion.
  •  Completion targeted for June 2025, connecting to Azad Marg Ring Road.
  • Current travel time of four hours from Lucknow, expected to reduce to 35 minutes.
  • Features include three large bridges, 28 small bridges, and six flyovers.

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As of last week, 50% of the construction on the expressway has been completed.

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