UP Cabinet Approves ₹17,542 Cr Link Expressways Project

The Uttar Pradesh State Cabinet has approved a major infrastructure initiative worth **₹17,542 crore** to construct **322 kilometers of four link expressways** to significantly upgrade regional mobility and regional economy.

- Project Timeline: All four link expressways are targeted for completion within the next **3 years**.

- Key Routes & Connections:

  - Construction of the **Farrukhabad Link Expressway**.

  - A **50.94-km long link expressway** connecting the **Agra-Lucknow Expressway with the Purvanchal Expressway**.

  - Integration of the **Jewar Link Expressway** to enhance airport connectivity.

- Maintenance Clause: Construction contractors will be bound by a **5-year maintenance contract** post-completion to keep the expressways in top condition.

- Official Statement: Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna highlighted that robust transport logistics directly correlate with accelerated state growth.

- UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority):

  - Apex body responsible for developing, operating, and managing expressways in Uttar Pradesh.

- Purvanchal Expressway:

  - Length: **340.8 km** (Connects Chand Sarai, Lucknow to Haidaria, Ghazipur).

- Agra-Lucknow Expressway:

  - Length: **302 km**.

- State of Uttar Pradesh:

  - Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath | Governor: Anandiben Patel.

Q: What is the total financial outlay approved by the UP Cabinet for the 322-km link expressways project?

A: ₹17,542 Crore

Q: What is the length of the link expressway proposed to connect the Agra-Lucknow Expressway directly with the Purvanchal Expressway?

A: 50.94 km

Q: Which state authority is responsible for the execution of expressway projects in Uttar Pradesh?

A: UPEIDA

Q: What is the maintenance period mandated for contractors after building these new UP link expressways?

A: 5 Years

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