Ganga Expressway Phase 2:- Uttar Pradesh’s longest greenfield highway will pave the way for better connectivity
The Introduction Uttar Pradesh state constructed the Ganga Expressway Phase 2 and Phase 1 — one of its most extended future expressways linking central and eastern UP in India’s heartland. The 594-km Long expressway will connect Meerut in the west with Prayagraj, located all to way east. The ambitious project was carried out by June last year after UPEIDA was mandated as the nodal agency. This Article captures the development, technical specifications and upcoming chapters of the Ganga Expressway that are all set to change the infrastructure landscape in Uttar Pradesh.
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What is Project Overview and Vision?
Unveiled to improve the connectivity between other areas of Uttar Pradesh, the Ganga Expressway is a 6-lane access-controlled (as per sources) highway that will stretch for over 594 km long and run from NH-334 in Meerut till meeting up with NH-2 on Prayagraj bypass. Originally announced in 2008 as a Noida-Ballia connection in The Government of Mayawati(Bahujan SamajParty), the project was later revised to run between Meerut and Prayagraj under phase 1. When finished, the route should dramatically decrease travel time across the state while enhancing trade, commerce and tourism. The project is targeted to be completed by December 2025.
What Are Key milestones and approvals?
After a few years of planning and moving through several revisions since 2021, the foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur. In September of that year, the Uttar Pradesh government cabinet approved the execution of the project, which was granted environmental clearance in November. Since then, it has been a turning point, with construction starting under the supervision of UPEIDA.
The Ganga Expressway has been conceived as a Greenfield corridor in the state of Uttar Pradesh under Design-Build-Finance-Operate-and Transfer (DBFOT) mode whose bidding was recommended to be entered into by two developers (Adani Enterprises, IRB Infrastructure Developers) on 8 November 2021 for rights appraisal auction from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways( MoRTH). This will be a very significant road project since the much-needed expressway under the PPP model is aimed to attract both private investment and expertise into this Project, underlining the importance of this expressway in the infrastructure vision of Uttar Pradesh.
What are the Specifications and Pricing details?
The 594 km-long Ganga Expressway, including an airstrip in Uttar Pradesh, is developing the country’s longest expressway which will have a total length of about 600 km (around four times the Mumbai-Pune express highway) at an estimated cost of Rs.40000 cr. with six carriage lanes and potential for future widening up to eight lanes or more wherever necessary in Future.
The detailed project report (DPR) of the project was carefully prepared by L N Malviya Infra Projects Pvt Ltd. The Company has undertaken the project in partnership with Highway Engineering Consultants and Infratech Civil Solutions. The selection of the consortium by UPEIDA reflects a commitment to safety, efficiency and sustainable design in the construction of one of India’s most awaited expressways.
which is Route Alignment and Districts Covered?
The Ganga Expressway crosses twelve major districts of Uttar Pradesh from the western district of Meerut to the cultural and historical heartland Prayagraj in the east. These are Meerut, Amroha, Bulandshahr, Badaun and Shahjahanpur in the western UP belt; besides Farrukhabad (both central region), Hardoi & Kannauj (in Awadh sion) along with Unnao Rae Bareli Pratapgarh &#Prayagraj is a southwestern part. All rural and urban areas will benefit from this alignment, which would help in promoting regional development and economic integration across the state.
What is Current Construction Status and Progress?
As of July 2024, the construction of the Ganga Expressway is well underway, with an overall progress of 55%. Earthwork for the main carriageway has reached 79%, while compacting and grouting of the carriageway have been fully completed. The granular sub-base (GSB) and wet mix macadam (WMM) layers are also in progress, with completion rates of 57% and 52%, respectively. The dense bitumen macadam (DBM) layer is nearly 48% complete.
Adding More To the Article, 1,196 of the total 1,481 structures planned for the expressway have been completed, indicating the rapid pace of construction. Land acquisition, which began in December 2020, was completed by April 2024, with all 6,556 hectares of land required for the project successfully acquired.
how many divisions of civil packages and contractors?
To streamline construction, Phase 1 of the Ganga Expressway was divided into twelve civil packages. Various developers are involved in this phase, with Adani Enterprises Group managing 2-4 (covering packages 4-12) and IRB Infrastructure Group managing 1 (packages 1-3). In June 2022, HG Infra Engineering was subcontracted to manage the construction of Packages 4-6, while ITD Cementation was brought in to work on Packages 10-12, ensuring an efficient division of resources and expertise across the project.
What is the Economic and Social Impact of Ganga Expressway?
Ganga Expressway Phase 2 and Phase 1 can be a game changer for Uttar Pradesh, which will change the face of the socio-economic scenario in UP. This would enable a seamless movement of goods and people between important urban centres to poorly connected remote areas, thereby facilitating transportation of any kind for both commuters and load, promoting economic development in the less developed regions. It will also work as an important link for the pilgrims and tourists because it connects the Prayagraj and Varanasi Haridwar through this cultural synthesis. The proposed Ganga Expressway phase 2 will make a direct connection to the Purvanchal Expressway and provide an uninterrupted corridor joining NCR with eastern Uttar Pradesh, additionally extending beyond.
This connectivity will help increase the potential of the industrial and agricultural sectors of Uttar Pradesh by providing better logistics support, faster transportation and access to a large market base.
Future Phases(Ganga Expressway Phase 2) and Extension Plans
According to Reports and Government Orders, the Ganga Expressway has a second phase (Ganga Expressway Phase 2) that promises an additional 424 km of road. Meerut-Haridwar and Prayagraj-Varanasi sections have been planned. A detailed project report (DPR) for these extensions is yet to be prepared, but the state government has already taken steps to survey the area, which shows significant progress towards the second phase. This phase will take the expressway through Mirzapur, Bhadohi and Ghazipur before reaching Ballia, reaching close to the Ganga River and crossing significant terrain without additional bridge construction.
In Ghazipur alone, several villages in Sadar, Saidpur and Mohammadabad tehsils have been identified for inclusion in the route, with a similar approach being adopted in Pindra and Sadar tehsils in Varanasi. This alignment strategy minimizes environmental impact while maximizing connectivity to diverse regions of Uttar Pradesh with Ganga Expressway Phase 2.
what is the Ganga Expressway Phase 2 construction status and future steps?
UPEIDA has begun preliminary surveys and alignment studies for Ganga Expressway Phase 2, as much of the new route requires complex planning for expansion due to its proximity to the Ganga River. As per recent updates, the route in Phase 2 will run primarily along a 10-km corridor on the left side of the Ganga, avoiding river crossings as far as possible, thereby reducing both cost and environmental impact.
The state government has issued notifications for land acquisition in several affected villages, ensuring that preparations for the acquisition process are well underway. After the construction of Phase 1 is complete, UPEIDA plans to issue tenders for Phase 2 to finalize construction contractors. Additionally, this phase is expected to include necessary connectivity with existing expressways such as the Purvanchal Expressway, creating an interconnected network for seamless travel between NCR, eastern UP, and Bihar.
Incredible impact of Ganga Expressway Phase 2 on connectivity and economy
The second phase of the Ganga Expressway phase 2 will connect with eastern UP economically and socially. The new road will not only shorten the journey to urban centres from remote areas but is also expected to increase access to especially important markets and strengthen the local economy by facilitating better transportation of agricultural commodities. Further, Phase 2 will buttress the Ganga Expressway phase 2 with Purvanchal via a continuous corridor which would eventually provide NCR and other parts of India seamless connectivity till the remotest pockets of eastern UP up to Bihar where economic movement across states in faster mode too can take place.
The upcoming extension is expected to attract industries, especially in sectors such as logistics, manufacturing and tourism, by improving access to underdeveloped areas and enhancing Uttar Pradesh’s connectivity with surrounding states.
How to Know Which Villages Are Coming Under Ganga Expressway Phase 2?
Confirmed List of Villages and Districts in Ganga Expressway Phase 2
Affected Tehsils and Villages Ghazipur DIstrict in Ganga Expressway Phase 2
1. Saidpur Tehsil:-
* Katkapur, Ratanpura, Pathanpur, Bishunpur, Loharpur, Gopalpur, Makhdoom, Sadat, Rampur.
2. Mohammadabad Tehsil:-
Mohammadabad, Tarighat, Firozpur, Bhadoura, Gorsara, Suraha, Gauspur, Kandwa, Kasba Gahmar.
3. Sadar Tehsil:-
Jakhania, Raghunathpur, Kaithapur, Saheri, Zamania, Ali Nagar, Nayapura, Kotwa.
Affected Tehsils and Villages of Varanasi District in Ganga Expressway Phase 2
1. Pindra Tehsil:-
Paranapur, Raipur, Guruvat, Kanakpur Tiwari, Ramdattpur, Karoma, Gokulpur, Paschim Puri, Sarai Qazi, Luchepur, Duniya Pur.
2. Sadar Tehsil:-
Nagpur, Kallipur, Mehndiganj, Beni Pur, Harsos, Saroni, Bharatpurwa, Gosaipur Mohanpur, Rasulpur.
Affected tehsils and villages of Mirzapur district Ganga Expressway Phase 2
1. Sadar tehsil:-
Jamui, Khaira, Vindhyachal, Katka, Dhanghuli, Lekhania, Sikandarpur, Jigana, Niwani, Majhwa, Badera, Patehra.
2. Lalganj tehsil:-
Gorhawa, Korihar, Haldi, Jigana, Gorsar, Ahraura, Madihan, Ahirauli.
Affected tehsils and villages of Bhadohi district in Ganga Expressway Phase 2
1. Sadar tehsil:-
Jagatpur, Dhara, Kadipur, Itwa, Aurai, Bhadohi, Suriyawan, Kapsethi, Madhosingh.
2. Gyanpur tehsil:-
Gobindpur, Kasimabad, Jhunsi, Suriyawan, Parsipur, Tiara, Lathia.
Affected tehsils and villages of Prayagraj district inGanga Expressway Phase 2
1. Karchana tehsil:-
Mau Aima, Bahauddinpur, Chheoki, Handia, Jhunsi, Chaka, Karchana.
2. Handia Tehsil:-
Manjhanpur, Soraon, Rampur Dandu, Chintapur, Pipri, Sikandra, Raipur.
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