[ecis2016.org] The upcoming Lucknow Kanpur expressway, also known as the National Expressway 6 is expected to reduce travel time between the twin cities to about 45 minutes.
The Lucknow Kanpur expressway is a six-lane access-controlled expressway that is set to boost the connectivity between these twin cities in Uttar Pradesh. With this, the travel time is expected to reduce from 1.5 hours to about 45 minutes. Expected to be operational by 2024, the expressway received the status of national highway in December 2020 and is also known as National Expressway 6 (NE-6). The construction of this 63-km expressway will start from December 2021. The expressway project is a part of massive developmental projects including Purvanchal Expressway, Ganga Expressway and Bundelkhand Expressway undertaken by the UP Government.
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The Union ministry of road transport & highways has given approval for a budget of Rs 1,935 crore for the development of the expressway. As per the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), the construction work is expected to start in January 2022.
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Lucknow Kanpur expressway route map
The Lucknow to Kanpur expressway will be the first expressway to be developed in Uttar Pradesh, which will be connected to the Lucknow Ring Road for curtailing traffic on the main road. The route will run parallel to NH 25 at a distance of 3.5 kilometres. It will start near Shaheed Path in Lucknow, connecting Nawabganj with Kanpur via Banthra, Bani, Datouli and Kantha.
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Lucknow Kanpur expressway construction details
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The Kanpur Lucknow expressway project is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 4,700 crore. It is one of the six greenfield expressway projects identified by the government under phase 1 of the Bharatmala Pariyojana.
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated the tender process for hiring agencies for the project. The construction company selected for the project will start work in 150 days from the date of signing the memorandum of understanding (MoU). As per a government spokesperson, the task of preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been given to Aegis (India) Consulting Engineers Private Limited.
There is a proposed 13-km stretch on the expressway from Amausi to Bani village in Lucknow, which will be elevated and help decongest the roads. The expressway will include three major bridges, 28 minor bridges, 38 underpasses and six flyovers.
NHAI will use 3D Automated Machine Guidance (AMG) module for highway development that will double the construction speed. The Kanpur to Lucknow expressway will be the first-ever project to use this technology. It will enable officials to receive live updates of the project progress on computers or phones.
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Kanpur Lucknow expressway land acquisition
About 31 villages in Unnao and 11 districts of Lucknow have been selected for land acquisition to develop the project. The NHAI has completed the land acquisition process. However, a few patches of land marked for forest conservation are a cause of concern in taking the NOC from the environment ministry. According to NHAI, around 65% of the land acquisition work has been completed.
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Lucknow Kanpur expressway project impact
The 63-km long national expressway will enhance connectivity between Lucknow and Kanpur and reduce travel time. Presently, the two cities are linked via National Highway 25. The expressway will help reduce traffic congestion and facilitate vehicular movements while also giving a push to the economic activities in the region. Moreover, the National Expressway – 6 will boost the ambitious defence corridor project being developed in the state. Lucknow, the capital city and Kanpur, also known as the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh are the two nodes among the six nodes of the defence corridor. The other four nodes are Aligarh, Agra, Chitrakoot and Jhansi.
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Update on December 30, 2021
NHAI invites tenders for Kanpur Lucknow Expressway project
In September 2021, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) invited tenders for the construction of the project under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) model with a deadline of 2.5 years and a cost estimate of Rs. 1724.67 crore. After NHAI opened the technical bids, 14 construction firms have submitted bids for developing the 45.244 km Package 2, as part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana.
The six-lane access-controlled expressway will be upgradeable to eight lanes. It will connect Shaheed Path in Lucknow with Azad Marg Chauraha near Kanpur’s Ganga Bridge. The Package 2 linking the town of Bani with Azad Marg Chauraha will be constructed on a greenfield alignment parallel to the existing NH 27.
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Update on December 13, 2021
Environment ministry denies NOC to Kanpur Lucknow expressway
The ministry of environment, forest and climate change has not issued the mandatory no-objection certificate (NOC) for the Lucknow to Kanpur expressway project. It has raised red flag on certain points. The project manager National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), NN Giri, has said that efforts were on to address these concerns. The tenders for the project would open next week.
Kanpur Lucknow expressway status update and project timeline
- August 2021: Construction work on the Kanpur to Lucknow expressway project begins
- December 2020: The expressway got National Highway status, as per notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- March 2019: Foundation stone for the Kanpur to Lucknow expressway was laid
- November 2018: Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Lucknow Kanpur express highway project was finalised and submitted to the state government
FAQs
Where is the Lucknow Kanpur expressway?
The Lucknow Kanpur expressway is a six-lane expressway project being developed in Uttar Pradesh.
What is the completion date of Lucknow Kanpur expressway?
The Lucknow Kanpur expressway is expected to be completed by 2024.
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