- By Priyanka Koul
- Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway: Commuters on the upcoming Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway can expect a smooth ride without having to slow down at toll booths in the middle of the road. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to place all toll plazas at specific points where vehicles enter or exit the expressway through ramps.
According to NHAI, a total of five toll plazas will be set up, and toll collection will begin the day after the official inauguration.
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway: Where Will the Toll Plazas Be Located?
The toll booths will be built at the following points:
- Near Miranpur Pinvat (soon after entering from Lucknow)
- At Khandedev
- Near Bani
- Close to Amarsas village (between Unnao and Lalganj)
- Near Azad Nagar
Each of these locations will also have entry or exit ramps, making toll collection easier and traffic flow smoother. Unlike traditional highways, no toll plaza will be placed in the middle of the expressway, meaning vehicles won’t need to stop or slow down while cruising.
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway: Project Status and Inauguration Plans
The 63-kilometre-long expressway is now more than 85 per cent complete, and officials aim to reach 90 per cent completion by the end of April 2025. Civil works are expected to be fully wrapped up by mid-June.
NHAI is planning to begin the toll tender process by mid-May, and work is on track to be completed by 31st July 2025.
The grand opening is expected to take place in August 2025, with key figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath likely to attend the event.
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway: Other Key Features
- An 18-km elevated road is being constructed from Lucknow to Bani.
- After that, a greenfield expressway section will stretch up to Trans Ganga City.
- To build this expressway, land from 43 villages was acquired.
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway: NHAI Assures Timely Completion
Project Director Saurabh Chaurasia stated that strict instructions have been given to finish the project on time. Recently, NHAI Member Vishal Chauhan visited the site and expressed satisfaction with the pace of the work.
Once operational, this expressway will significantly reduce travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur, offering a seamless and fast commute.