AGRA LUCKNOW EXPRESSWAY TO BE COMPLETED IN RECORD 22 MONTHS

Agra November 23 (IANS)

 

The ruling Samajwadi Party government in UP today commissioned work on its mega project the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav laid the foundation stone at his official residence in the state capital. A simultaneous programme was organised in Agra in which senior district officials took part.

 

UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav said the mega project would be completed in 22 months.

 

Informing his fans on Facebook Akhilesh wrote "Today we placed the foundation stone for the Agra Lucknow Expressway. The 302 kilometre, 6 lane expandable to 8 lanes expressway will increase the speed of the state's developmet. Four mandis will be connected to the expressway to allow farmers easier access to customers. This expressway will connect Lucknow with Delhi via Agra."

 

The Lucknow -Agra Expressway will be connected with the Yamuna Expressway thus reducing travelling time between Lucknow and Delhi by at least three hours.

 

The 305 km project is estimated to cost Rs 15000 crores.