PM Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate Lucknow-Kanpur expressway May 24
Big news for anyone traveling between Lucknow and Kanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the new expressway on May 24.
This six-lane, 63-km route will slash your travel time from over two hours to just 30 to 45 minutes, letting you cruise at up to 120km/h and finally easing up the usual NH-27 traffic jams.
Light commercial vehicles face ₹445 toll
Using the expressway will cost more: current one-way toll on NH-27 is around ₹95 for cars, while Light Commercial Vehicles will pay ₹445 one-way on the new expressway, and Light Commercial Vehicles will pay ₹670 and Heavy Commercial Motor Vehicles will pay ₹1,530 for round trips.
Still, officials say it's worth it for the smoother ride and huge time savings. Plus, the new road should boost local industry and make freight movement a lot easier.