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Modi inaugurates Ganga Expressway cutting UP travel time in half from Meerut to Prayagraj
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Published on 29 April 2026
A 600 km highway plus an emergency airstrip
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594 km Ganga Expressway, Uttar Pradesh’s longest highway, linking Meerut to Prayagraj. The expressway is designed to cut travel time from about 12 hours to just 6–7 hours, while improving connectivity across western and eastern UP. It also features smart tolling, modern passenger facilities, and an emergency airstrip.
- 594 km Ganga Expressway connects Meerut and Prayagraj
- Travel time drops from around 12 hours to 6–7 hours
- Smart tolling and modern highway facilities are included
- Emergency airstrip adds a new safety layer
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