Apart from this, the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway will also be connected to the Ganga Expressway. Thus, it will further reduce both the distance and travel time for journeys toward both eastern and western UP.

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in Uttar Pradesh (Image: NHAI)

Big boost to economy

The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway will have a major impact on the regional economy. The expressway is expected to benefit farmers, students, businesses and industries by enhancing access to markets, education, healthcare and employment, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for development in Uttar Pradesh.

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in Uttar Pradesh (Image: NHAI)

For students and institutions, the expressway will enable quicker and more reliable access to universities, colleges, coaching centres, and healthcare facilities, encouraging academic mobility and regional growth. Thus, the road project will play a transformative role between two major economic and educational hubs of Uttar Pradesh.

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in Uttar Pradesh (Image: NHAI)

Future-ready infrastructure

According to the NHAI, the Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway is a future-ready infrastructure project that has addressed complex development challenges. It has been built using advanced engineering solutions, including multiple vehicular and pedestrian underpasses, box culverts, reinforced soil (RS) walls and well-planned interchanges to ensure smooth traffic flow, safe crossings and effective drainage.