- By Chetna Shree
- Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ganga Expressway Opening Date: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the much-awaited Ganga Expressway, connecting Prayagraj and Meerut, on Wednesday, April 29. Once operational, the expressway will slash travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj from around 12 hours at present to just six to seven hours.
According to a report by Jagran.com, the inauguration will take place in Hardoi. Senior administrative officials arrived at the site on Wednesday to begin marking the grounds and coordinating logistical arrangements with the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
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Key Features Of Ganga Expressway
The 594-kilometre Ganga Expressway, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, is being equipped with state-of-the-art safety features to ensure high-speed travel.
To combat the risks of driver fatigue and drowsiness, the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) is installing rumble strips along the corridor, the report added. These strips generate vibrations when a vehicle passes over them, alerting distracted or dozing drivers.
A modern speed monitoring system has been installed along the expressway to curb speeding and reduce the risk of accidents.
Additionally, trauma centres are being established at strategic points along the route to provide immediate medical treatment in case of an emergency.
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Check Route, Travel Time And More
- Spanning 594 kilometres, the Ganga Expressway begins at Bijouli village in Meerut and ends at Judapur Dandu in Prayagraj.
- The expressway connects 12 key districts, including Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj.
- Once operational, the Ganga Expressway will slash travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj from around 12 hours at present to just six to seven hours.
(With Inputs From Jagran.com)