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Ganga Expressway, UP: Route, Location, Length, Speed Limit, Toll Fee
The Ganga Expressway (also called the Meerut–Prayagraj Expressway) is a 594-km, six-lane, access-controlled greenfield expressway in Uttar Pradesh. UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority) developed it under the DBFOT model. It is the longest expressway in the state. PM Modi inaugurated it on April 29, 2026.
Ganga Expressway: All Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Meerut–Prayagraj Expressway |
| Developer | UPEIDA |
| Length | 594 km |
| Lanes | 6, expandable to 8 (structures are built to 8-lane width) |
| Start point | Bijauli village, Meerut |
| End point | Judapur Dandu village, Prayagraj |
| Districts covered | 12 (Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Budaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, Prayagraj) |
| Villages connected | About 518–519 |
| Speed limit | Up to 120 km/h |
| Toll plazas | Main plazas at Meerut and Prayagraj, plus ramp toll plazas |
| Car toll (full length) | Expected ₹1,500–₹1,800 one-way |
| Cost | About ₹36,200 crore (project estimate) |
| Travel time | About 6–7 hours Meerut to Prayagraj (down from 12–13) |
| Inaugurated | April 29, 2026 |
Route details and location
- It runs east to west across UP, from Meerut in the west to Prayagraj in the east, via Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli and Pratapgarh.
- It has a 960-m bridge over the Ganga and a 720-m bridge over the Ramganga.
- It links to the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and connects to Noida International Airport through the Jewar link.
- Future plans include extending it toward Haridwar and Ballia, and a 92-km Farrukhabad link to the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.
- A 3.5-km airstrip for emergency landings by Air Force planes is planned in Shahjahanpur.
Speed limit
- The maximum is 120 km/h, and the road is designed for that speed.
- The sources don’t give separate limits for other vehicle types, so check the signage on the road.
Toll fee
- It uses a closed toll system, so you pay based on the distance travelled.
- A full one-way trip in a car is expected to cost ₹1,500–₹1,800. That’s an expected range from the reports, not a confirmed fixed rate.
- Rates for other vehicles vary. Check UPEIDA for the current rate card.
FAQ
How long is it? 594 km.
How long does the trip take?
About 6–7 hours between Meerut and Prayagraj.
Is it open?
Yes. It was inaugurated on April 29, 2026.
Who runs it?
UPEIDA.
Does it connect to Delhi?
Yes, via the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and to Noida International Airport via the Jewar link.
Will it be extended?
Phase 2 plans a roughly 400-km extension toward Haridwar and Ballia, which would take the total past 1,000 km.
Is it the longest in India?
One source ranks it second after the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway. Others call it the longest in UP and among the longest in India.
