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Purvanchal Expressway

Uttar Pradesh government · completed · since 2018

Purvanchal Expressway is a Uttar Pradesh government project dating from 2018; its current status is completed (Inaugurated Nov 2021). Six-lane access-controlled expressway from Lucknow to Ghazipur, connecting eastern UP to the national capital region corridor. Developed by UPEIDA.

↗ Official source — upeida.up.gov.in

Status
completed
Started
2018
Budget / outlay
₹22,500 crore · UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority)
Reach
340.8 km 6-lane access-controlled highway; connects Lucknow to Ghazipur; inaugurated Nov 2021.
Completed
Inaugurated Nov 2021
Run by
Uttar Pradesh government
Official source
upeida.up.gov.in
Last verified
Jun 2026

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Purvanchal Expressway
Completed
Budget₹22,500 crore · UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority)
Reach340.8 km 6-lane access-controlled highway; connects Lucknow to Ghazipur; inaugurated Nov 2021.
CompletionInaugurated Nov 2021
Since 2018 · Six-lane access-controlled expressway from Lucknow to Ghazipur, connecting eastern UP to the national capital region corridor. Developed by UPEIDA.

Frequently asked questions

What is Purvanchal Expressway?

Six-lane access-controlled expressway from Lucknow to Ghazipur, connecting eastern UP to the national capital region corridor. Developed by UPEIDA.

What is the official website of Purvanchal Expressway?

The official source for Purvanchal Expressway is upeida.up.gov.in.

When did Purvanchal Expressway start?

Purvanchal Expressway dates from 2018.

What is the current status of Purvanchal Expressway?

Purvanchal Expressway is completed (Inaugurated Nov 2021).

What is the budget of Purvanchal Expressway?

₹22,500 crore · UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority)

How many people has Purvanchal Expressway reached?

340.8 km 6-lane access-controlled highway; connects Lucknow to Ghazipur; inaugurated Nov 2021.

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