594 km, Rs 36,200 crore: Key numbers from Narendra Modi's ambitious Ganga Expressway in UP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Here’s a quick look at some of the big numbers from this project that will connect western Uttar Pradesh with eastern parts of the state. 594 km The length of the Ganga Expressway. It will connect Bijauli village near Kharkhauda on NH-334 in Meerut district with Judapur Dandu village near Soraon on NH-19 in Prayagraj district. It will pass through 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh namely (from west to east), Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Budaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj. Rs 36,200 crore The estimated cost of the of the six-lane expressway. 3.5 km The length of the airstrip on the Ganga Expressway, which will assist in emergency take-off and landing of Indian Air Force (IAF) planes. 2025 The year in which the project is expected to be completed by. Permission for this expressway began way back in 2007 by the Mayawati-led government. 6-7 hours The amount of time it will take for people to travel between Delhi and Prayagraj. Currently, it takes 10-12 hours to travel the same distance. 12,000 Number of people who have been employed on a temporary basis for the construction of the Ganga Expressway 14 The number of major bridges that will be constructed on the expressway. Additionally, 126 minor bridges, eight road overbridges and 18 flyovers will also be constructed. With inputs from agencies Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.