The Ganga Expressway is a 1,047 km long under-construction expressway in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Ganga Expressway project is being constructed in two phases. Out of the 1,047 km length, the 594 km (Meerut to Prayagraj) route has been approved, and for the rest of the length of 453 km, the UP Government decided to extend the project.
Phase 1 of Ganga Expressway (Meerut to Prayagraj)- Phase 1 will connect Bijauli Village on NH-34 in the Meerut district with Jadapur Dandu Village on NH-19 in Prayagraj via Sarai Katiyan Village on NH-27 in Kanpur.
Phase 1 of Ganga Expressway (Meerut to Haridwar and Prayagraj to Balia)- The UP Government decided to extend the project on both sides of phase 1, which means from Meerut to Haridwar and from Prayagraj to Ballia. As of February 2021, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase 2 has not yet been prepared.
Here, in this article, we will talk about only Phase 1 of the Ganga Expressway–
Meerut to Prayagraj Ganga Expressway Phase 1
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Expressway Name | Ganga Expressway |
| Maintained by | Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Length of Ganga Expressway | 594 km |
| Open Date | November 2025 (Expected) |
| West end | Bijauli Village, Meerut district |
| East end | Judapur Dandu village, Prayagraj district |
| Major intersections | Meerut, Kanpur and Prayagraj |
| Major District | Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Sambhal, Badaun, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Kanpur, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj |
Meerut to Prayagraj Ganga Expressway Construction
The UPEIDA has divided the construction work of the 594 km long expressway into 12 different packages. The expected project value is around Rs. 37,350 crores, including the land acquisition cost of around Rs. 9,500 crores. UP Government allocated the budget of Rs. 2057 crore in the budget of 2024-25. The list and details of the 12 packages are as follows:
Adani Enterprises has further subcontracted the civil construction work of Packages 4, 5, and 6 to HG Infra Engineering Limited. It has subcontracted Packages 7, 8, and 9 to Patel Infra Projects Limited, and similarly, it has subcontracted Packages 10, 11, and 12 to ITD Cementation India Limited.
| Package No. | From | To | Length in Km | Contractor | Sub Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bijauli (Meerut) | Chandner (Hapur) | 48.9 | IRB Infrastructure | – |
| 2. | Chandner (Hapur) | Mirzapur Dungal (Amroha) | 30.0 | IRB Infrastructure | – |
| 3. | Mirzapur Dungal (Amroha) | Nagla Baraha (Budaun) | 50.7 | IRB Infrastructure | – |
| 4. | Nagla Baraha (Budaun) | Binawar (Budaun) | 52.1 | Adani Enterprises | HG Infra Engineering Ltd. |
| 5. | Binawar (Budaun) | Dari Gulau (Shahjahanpur) | 46.7 | Adani Enterprises | HG Infra Engineering Ltd. |
| 6. | Dari Gulau (Shahjahanpur) | Ubariya Khurd (Hardoi) | 52.9 | Adani Enterprises | HG Infra Engineering Ltd. |
| 7. | Ubariya Khurd (Hardoi) | Iksai (Hardoi) | 52.4 | Adani Enterprises | Patel Infra Projects Ltd. |
| 8. | Iksai (Hardoi) | Raiya Mao (Unnao) | 50.2 | Adani Enterprises | Patel Infra Projects Ltd. |
| 9. | Raiya Mao (Unnao) | Sarson (Unnao) | 53.1 | Adani Enterprises | Patel Infra Projects Ltd. |
| 10. | Sarson (Unnao) | Terukha (Raebareli) | 51.8 | Adani Enterprises | ITD Cementation India Ltd. |
| 11. | Terukha (Raebareli) | Naudhiya (Pratapgarh) | 52.0 | Adani Enterprises | ITD Cementation India Ltd. |
| 12. | Naudhiya (Pratapgarh) | Judapur Dandu (Prayagraj) | 53.0 | Adani Enterprises= | ITD Cementation India Ltd. |
Meerut to Prayagraj Ganga Expressway Construction Update
The foundation stone of Ganga Expressway was laid by PM Modi on 18th December 2021. In November 2021, 3 firms bid to build the expressway. In December 2021, Adani Enterprises and IRB Infrastructure won the expressway’s construction work. The construction work of the Ganga Expressway was started by Adani Enterprises in Binawar (Badaun) on 11th April.
| Time | Ganga Expressway Construction Updates |
|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Construction work started by Adani Enterprises in Binawar (Budaun) on 11 April. |
| July 2022 | 56% of clearing and grubbing work is complete. |
| Jan 2023 | 84% of clearing and grubbing, and 10.25% of earthwork are complete. |
| Mar 2023 | The expressway is now expected to be completed by December 2024. |
| Apr 2023 | More than 20% of the construction has been completed. |
| Oct 2023 | The Uttar Pradesh government announces that it will acquire land to set up an industrial city in Meerut, adjacent to entry and exit points of the expressway. |
| Nov 2023 | 100% cleaning and grubbing work completed. |
| Feb 2024 | 63% earthwork, 37% GSB, 33% WMM, 28% DBM, 945/1348 structures, overall progress 37%. |
| Mar 2024 | 64% earthwork, 38% GSB, 35% WMM, 32% DBM, 967/1348 structures, overall progress 38%. |
| Apr 2024 | 68% earthwork, 42% GSB, 39% WMM, 36% DBM, 1001/1348 structures, overall progress 42%. |
| May 2024 | 75% earthwork, 48% GSB, 45% WMM, 42% DBM, 1100/1481 structures, overall progress 46% as of 13 May 2024. |
| June 2024 | 75% earthwork, 51% GSB, 46% WMM, 43% DBM, 1117/1481 structures, overall progress 47% as updated on 28 May 2024. |
| July 2024 | 80% earthwork, 59% GSB, 54% WMM, 50% DBM, 1215/1481 structures, overall progress 55.10% as updated on 23 July 2024. |
| Aug 2024 | 81% earthwork, 61% GSB, 54% WMM, 53% DBM, 1265/1481 structures, overall progress 57.26% as updated on 27 August 2024. |
| Sep 2024 | 82% earthwork, 62% GSB, 58% WMM, 55% DBM, 1310/1481 structures, overall progress 59% as updated on 30 September 2024. |
| Dec 2024 | 89% earthwork, 72% GSB, 68% WMM, 65% DBM, 1372/1481 structures, overall progress 66% as updated on 23rd December 2024. |
| Feb 2025 | 94% earthwork, 77% GSB, 75% WMM, 73% DBM, 1411/1481 structures, overall progress 71% as updated on 3rd February 2025. |
Meerut to Prayagraj Ganga Expressway Map
Ganga Expressway Route Map Meerut to Prayagraj
The Ganga Expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj will start from Bijauli Village, Meerut district and end at Judapur Dandu village, Prayagraj district. It will pass through the 12 major districts of UP (From West to East): Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Sambhal, Badaun, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Kanpur, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj.
| Meerut to Prayagraj Ganga Expressway Route | Length |
|---|---|
| Bijauli (Meerut) – Chandner (Hapur) | 48.9 Km |
| Chandner (Hapur) – Mirzapur Dungal (Amroha) | 30.0 Km |
| Mirzapur Dungal (Amroha) – Nagla Baraha (Budaun) | 50.7 Km |
| Nagla Baraha (Budaun) – Binawar (Budaun) | 52.1 Km |
| Binawar (Budaun) – Dari Gulau (Shahjahanpur) | 46.7 Km |
| Dari Gulau (Shahjahanpur) – Ubariya Khurd (Hardoi) | 52.9 Km |
| Ubariya Khurd (Hardoi) – Iksai (Hardoi) | 52.4 Km |
| Iksai (Hardoi) – Raiya Mao (Unnao) | 50.2 Km |
| Raiya Mao (Unnao) – Sarson (Unnao) | 53.1 Km |
| Sarson (Unnao) – Terukha (Raebareli) | 51.8 Km |
| Terukha (Raebareli) – Naudhiya (Pratapgarh) | 52.0 Km |
| Naudhiya (Pratapgarh) – Judapur Dandu (Prayagraj) | 53.0 Km |
Ganga Expressway Route Map Meerut to Prayagraj PDF Download
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Related FAQs
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What are the routes of Ganga Expressway?
The routes of the Ganga Expressway are Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Sambhal, Badaun, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Kanpur, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, Prayagraj.
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Is Ganga Expressway Open?
The Ganga Expressway was planned to open before the start of Mahakumbh, but due to the non-completion of construction work, it could not be opened, and the new deadline for the Ganga Expressway is before November 2025.
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What is the Starting and end point of Ganga Expressway?
The starting point of the Ganga Expressway is Bijauli Village in Meerut, and the endpoint of the Ganga Expressway is Judapur Dandu Village in Prayagraj.
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What is the Speed limit on Ganga Expressway?
The Speed limit on the Ganga Expressway is 120 km/h.
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Who is the subcontractor of Adani in Ganga Expressway?
Adani Enterprises has further subcontracted the civil construction work of Packages 4, 5, and 6 to HG Infra Engineering Limited. It has subcontracted Packages 7, 8, and 9 to Patel Infra Projects Limited, and similarly, it has subcontracted Packages 10, 11, and 12 to ITD Cementation India Limited.
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Who built Ganga Expressway?
The UPEIDA has divided the construction work of the 594 km long expressway into 12 different packages. In December 2021, Adani Enterprises and IRB Infrastructure won the expressway’s construction work.
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How many districts are there in Ganga Expressway?
From Meerut to Prayagraj, there are 12 districts in the Ganga Expressway, namely Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Sambhal, Badaun, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Kanpur, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj
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Which cities are connected by Ganga Expressway?
There are 12 cities which will connect with Ganga Expressway namely: Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Sambhal, Badaun, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Kanpur, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj.
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What is the cost of Ganga Expressway?
The expected project cost of Ganga Expressway is around Rs. 37,350 crores, including the land acquisition cost of around Rs. 9,500 crores.