Lucknow-Bhopal Expressway: A ground-breaking project is set to revolutionize travel and boost connectivity between two key states. The upcoming Lucknow-Bhopal expressway will connect Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, drastically cutting down travel time. A journey that currently takes 15 hours to complete will be reduced to around seven hours.
According to reports, the construction work on the 600-km-long high-speed corridor has already commenced in certain areas of the two states. The Lucknow-Bhopal expressway will reportedly be connected to three separate highways. Each stretch will have four to six lanes. Work is underway on the following highways:
- Kanpur-Kabrai Highway
- Kabrai-Sagar Highway
- Sagar-Bhopal Highway
The Lucknow-Bhopal expressway will be modeled after the Yamuna Expressway. Preparations are underway to connect the stretch from Lucknow to Kanpur through the two-lane highway and expressway. Under the project, a 124-kilometer highway is being developed to link Naubasta Kanpur to Kabrai, reports added. A bypass is being built on the mentioned route to allow vehicles to avoid residential areas in the region.
The Lucknow-Bhopal expressway will pass through Kanpur, Hamirpur, and Mahoba, benefiting the Bundelkhand region. One operational, the stretch will allow commuters to cover the entire journey between the two capital cities in less than seven hours. The mega project will not only enhance travel but also boost trade and the economy.
The official date of completion is not confirmed yet, but reports suggest that the express will be completed in 2026. It is expected to be open to the public by the end of next year. News24, however, cannot independently verify the date or year of its completion.
