Officials say the project is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the proposed SCR by improving connectivity among Lucknow, Kanpur and Unnao. The corridor is also expected to spur investment in logistics parks, warehousing, industrial clusters, educational institutions and residential townships, while strengthening links between Lucknow’s administrative establishments and Kanpur’s manufacturing hub.

Preparations are in full swing ahead of the inauguration of the 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, which promises to cut travel time between the two cities to about an hour.

Officials say the project is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the proposed SCR by improving connectivity among Lucknow, Kanpur and Unnao. The corridor is also expected…

Union ministers and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway. This new six-lane access-controlled highway cost Rs 4,200 crore to build. The project…