India’s longest expressway, Agra-Lucknow expressway launched

Q.  Which is the longest expressway in India?
- Published on 22 Nov 16

a. Mumbai-Pune
b. Agra-Lucknow
c. Both a and b
d. Neither of the above

ANSWER: Agra-Lucknow
 
India’s longest expressway, Agra-Lucknow expressway launchedAgra-Lucknow expressway, India’s longest expressway till date was inaugurated on Nov 20.
  • The 302 km long six greenfield expressway is special on multiple counts from record time under which it has been completed to the fact that it will reduce travel time between the two UP cities
  • The expressway will cut down travel time between Agra and Lucknow to just 3.5 hours from the current 7 hours
  • The Agra-Lucknow expressway has a design speed of up to 120 km/hour
  • The six lane expressway is expanded to 8 lanes- this includes 4 rail over bridges, 13 major bridges, 57 minor bridges, 148 pedestrian underpasses, 74 vehicular underpasses and 9 flyovers.
  • The total expressway is planned to be lined with a metal beam crash barrier on both sides and wire fencing state-of-the-art advance traffic management system for safe and secure transit
  • The expressway has been built in a record time of 23 months by the UPEIDA/ Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority
  • The Agra-Lucknow expressway boasts of development centres, agricultural madness, schools, rest houses, petrol pumps, service centres and public amenities among other prominent features
  • The expressway spans 10 districts, 236 villages and 3500 ha of land
  • It will start in the village of Etmadpur Madra near Agra and end in Sarosa Bharosa near Mohan Road, Lucknow
  • The Agra- Lucknow expressway will also be connected to the famous Yamuna expressway through the Agra ring road, boosting connectivity to Delhi and NCR areas such as Noida
  • Objective of the expressway is to ensure development of closely areas, providing a fast moving corridor that permits seamless travel, reduces the carbon footprint of vehicles and helps farmers to reach their products to larger cities and attract investors in the state
  • As per UPEIDA, a green belt is being developed on the sides of the Agra Lucknow expressway by planting trees on either sides and in the median

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