Yogi Adityanath Greenlights Two Additional Expressways in Uttar Pradesh's Infrastructure Drive

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, spearheads an ambitious plan to expand the state's expressway network, linking key regions and boosting industrial growth. His directives aim to connect existing expressways, develop new links, and establish industrial corridors along these routes. The plan encompasses solar energy integration and targets completion within stipulated timelines.

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In a significant infrastructure drive, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, has propelled the state's development by sanctioning the establishment of two new expressways. Reviewing ongoing progress, Adityanath emphasized the need for strategic planning and adherence to high-quality standards in construction projects.

Underlining the transformative impact of expressways on the state's identity, Adityanath attributed this progress to the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the inauguration of expressways like Purvanchal and Bundelkhand, the state earned the moniker of 'Expressway Pradesh.' Currently, ongoing projects like Ganga, Ballia Link, and Gorakhpur Link Expressways are in progress and require timely completion with uncompromised quality.

Adityanath stressed the necessity of a link expressway connecting Agra-Lucknow and Purvanchal Expressways, urging detailed planning for this approximately 60 km route. He also highlighted the importance of connecting Farrukhabad district to the Ganga Expressway, pushing for comprehensive studies and proposal preparations.

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The CM's focus extended beyond mere connectivity. Initiatives like developing Bundelkhand Expressway into a Solar Expressway and integrating solar energy projects along Purvanchal Expressway's slopes were introduced to showcase these routes as national models.

Furthermore, plans for 11 industrial corridors alongside various expressways, including Ganga, Bundelkhand, Agra-Lucknow, Purvanchal, and Gorakhpur Link, were set in motion. Adityanath outlined provisions for the Chitrakoot Link Expressway, emphasizing prompt selection of developers for its construction.

Adityanath affirmed the acquisition of land for the Ganga Expressway and urged acceleration to ensure public accessibility by December 2024, coinciding with the Prayagraj Kumbh 2025. He reviewed progress on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, emphasizing its timely completion and the beneficial impact on surrounding districts.