An aerial video offering a sweeping view of the nearly completed Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh has taken social media by storm, drawing attention to one of the state’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
Shared by Instagram user Ashutosh Singh, the drone-shot footage showcases long, uninterrupted stretches of the six-lane highway cutting across fields and towns, giving viewers a rare look at the scale of the development.
Aerial View of Ganga Expressway Goes Viral
The video quickly gained traction online, with many users praising the visual transformation and progress of the expressway. Set to begin operations by the end of February 2026, the Ganga Expressway is expected to significantly strengthen east-to-west connectivity across Uttar
Pradesh and play a key role in the state’s economic growth. Watch the video here.
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Ganga Expressway: Project Cost, Lanes, Will It Improve Traffic Congestion?
Stretching across 594 kilometres, the access-controlled expressway runs from Bijauli in Meerut district to Judapur Dandu in Prayagraj district. Once operational, it will be one of the longest expressways in India, built entirely within a single state.
The project has been completed in around four years at an estimated cost of Rs 36,230 crore.
Ganga Expressway: How Many Districts Does It Cover?
The expressway passes through several districts, including Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj. In total, it covers 518 villages spread across 7,463 hectares of land, directly impacting thousands of residents and local businesses along its route.
Ganga Expressway: Will It Connect To Jewar Airport?
Yes, the expressway will connect to Jewar airport, making it easier for people to travel. The
Conception of Ganga Expressway
The idea for the Ganga Expressway was first proposed in 2007 during the tenure of then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, when it was envisioned as the Greater Noida–Ballia Expressway. However, the project remained stalled for years. It was revived in 2019 under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who allocated an initial budget of Rs 2,000 crore in 2020 to kickstart Phase 1. The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has been overseeing the project.
Construction Done In Phases
Construction of the expressway was divided into four stretches, with three handled by Adani Infrastructure and one by IRB Infrastructure. The scale of engineering involved is evident in the numbers. The project includes 14 long bridges, among them a 900-metre bridge over the Ganga in Hapur district and a 720-metre bridge over the Ram Ganga in Badaun. In addition, there are seven railway overbridges, 32 flyovers and as many as 453 underpasses built along the route.
One of the standout features of the expressway is a 3.5-kilometre airstrip constructed in the Jalalabad tehsil of Shahjahanpur district. Designed for emergency landing and takeoff operations, the airstrip successfully hosted its first test run by the Indian Air Force on May 2, 2025, highlighting the strategic importance of the project.
CM Yogi Adityanath Sets Inauguration Timeline
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has repeatedly stressed the need to complete the expressway by the end of February 2026. During a recent high-level review meeting of major infrastructure and development projects, he said that mega initiatives like the Ganga Expressway are rapidly positioning Uttar Pradesh as a new hub of economic prosperity and investment.
As per DNA, during the meeting, CM said, “Mega infrastructure and development projects are rapidly establishing Uttar Pradesh as a new centre of economic prosperity and investment, and completing all these schemes in a time-bound and quality manner is the government’s topmost priority.”
Highlighting the importance of the project, the Chief Minister noted that the expressway would provide historic strength to the state’s connectivity and serve as a strong base for industrial, agricultural and logistics activities. As the viral aerial video continues to circulate online, it has only amplified public anticipation for the launch of a project that promises to reshape travel and trade across Uttar Pradesh.
