PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, a six-lane highway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting economic development across 12 districts. The project, designed for speeds up to 120 kmph, includes modern safety systems and an emergency airstrip near Shahjahanpur for Indian Air Force use. The expressway is expected to enhance regional integration, support industrial growth, and link with other major expressways in the state.
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PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to PrayagrajA key feature of the Ganga Expressway is a 3.2-km-long airstrip near Shahjahanpur designed for emergency landing of Indian Air Force aircraft.Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 12:57 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, one of the country’s longest high-speed corridors, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj and aimed at transforming connectivity across Uttar Pradesh.The Ganga Expressway has been developed as a six-lane corridor with provision for expansion to eight lanesThe expressway, developed as a six-lane corridor with provision for expansion to eight lanes, is expected to significantly reduce travel time while enabling faster, safer and…
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