Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway
Sector: Government • Location: Lucknow, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Source: Megaproject
The 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway is a six-lane access-controlled highway connecting Shaheed Path in Lucknow with Chakeri in Kanpur. It is India's first barrier-less expressway designed to reduce travel time between the two cities from 2.5-3 hours to 35-45 minutes. The expressway uses 3D Automated Machine Guidance technology, with nearly 30% elevated alignment, and has land reserved for future e
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Government, Bridge
- Location
- Lucknow, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Megaproject
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway is a six-lane access-controlled highway connecting Shaheed Path in Lucknow with Chakeri in Kanpur. It is India's first barrier-less expressway designed to reduce travel time between the two cities from 2.5-3 hours to 35-45 minutes. The expressway uses 3D Automated Machine Guidance technology, with nearly 30% elevated alignment, and has land reserved for future expansion to eight lanes. It aims to decongest the existing NH-27 corridor and improve regional connectivity within Uttar Pradesh. |
Original sector | Road & Bridge |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
City | Lucknow, Kanpur |
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Source | Megaproject |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Bridge |
Article published date | 2026-07-18 |
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