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Lucknow. The pace of development works is continuously increasing in Uttar Pradesh and in this series the state has got another big gift. A new 63 kilometer long expressway has been built between Lucknow and Kanpur, making travel between the two major cities faster and easier than ever.

Travel time will be less than half

Till now, passengers going from Lucknow to Kanpur have to face heavy traffic jams via Unnao. It generally takes two and a half to three hours to cover a distance of about 70 to 80 kilometers, whereas in case of traffic jam this time can reach up to 5 to 6 hours. After the construction of the new expressway, this journey can now be completed in less than an hour.

speed of 120 kilometers per hour

This expressway has been designed in such a way that vehicles can run at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. However, only four-wheelers will be able to use this route, while small vehicles like bikes and autos will be banned on it. About 18 kilometers of this route has been made elevated, which will make the traffic more smooth.

This is the new greenfield project

This expressway has been built on a completely new route, which is called Greenfield Project. It starts from Azad Chauraha in Kanpur and passes through many villages of Unnao and reaches Bani Banthra area of ​​Lucknow.

Arrangement of four toll plazas

A total of four toll plazas have been built on this expressway. For a one-way journey by car, a toll of around Rs 275 will have to be paid, while for a return trip within 24 hours, the total toll will be around Rs 415.