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UP Minister Orders Faster Work On Ganga Expressway As Heavy Rainfall Delays Interchange Construction
Expressway (Representative Image)
Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta has instructed officials to accelerate work on the Ganga Expressway, stressing that construction must be completed within the deadline and reviewed on a weekly basis.
At a review meeting held on Wednesday (10 September), Nandi assessed ongoing, under-construction, and proposed projects under the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), according to a Jagran report.
Officials briefed him on the progress of the 594 km-long expressway. The minister emphasised that there should be no compromise on the quality of work and stressed the importance of proper maintenance and safety measures.
While the main carriageway of the expressway is nearly ready, construction of interchanges in the district has stalled, reported Live Hindustan.
Two interchanges are being developed. One near Jagatpur on Unchahar Road and another at Aihar on Lalganj Road, but heavy rainfall has left fields waterlogged, making soil extraction difficult.
UPEIDA officials aim to make the expressway operational by November.
Traders and farmers alike are expected to benefit, with the expressway opening up access to wider markets. Currently, farmers are limited to selling produce within their district and neighbouring areas, often incurring losses.
Alongside soil cutting, grass plantation on slopes and the construction of toll booths are also underway. Authorities remain hopeful that the expressway will open on schedule despite the delays.
