Exploring the Purvanchal Expressway: Most Recent Updates for 2023!
The Purvanchal Expressway is a 340.824-kilometer (211.808 mi) six-lane expressway in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It connects the state capital Lucknow to the city of Ghazipur, and passes through the districts of Barabanki, Amethi, Sultanpur, Ayodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Azamgarh, Mau, and Ghazipur.
The expressway was inaugurated on November 16, 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is part of the government’s Bharatmala Pariyojana, a national highways development project.
The expressway has been built at a cost of ₹22,494.66 crore (US$2.9 billion). It is designed to reduce travel time between Lucknow and Ghazipur by about two hours. The expressway is also expected to boost economic activity in the region by improving connectivity and reducing transportation costs.
Here are some latest news about the Purvanchal Expressway in 2023:
- In January 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government announced that it will build an airstrip on the Purvanchal Expressway. The airstrip will be located near the village of Haidaria in the Ghazipur district. It will be used by the Indian Air Force and the Uttar Pradesh Police for emergency and training purposes.
- In February 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government announced that it will build eight fuel stations on the Purvanchal Expressway. The fuel stations will be located at regular intervals along the expressway. They will provide fuel and other amenities to motorists.
- In March 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government announced that it will build a solar power plant on the Purvanchal Expressway. The solar power plant will have a capacity of 50 megawatts. It will generate electricity to power the streetlights and other facilities on the expressway.
The Purvanchal Expressway is a major infrastructure project in Uttar Pradesh. It is expected to boost economic activity and improve connectivity in the region. The latest news about the expressway indicates that the government is committed to developing it further and providing better amenities to motorists.
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