8 lane Agra-Lucknow Expressway will be built in Uttar Pradesh, will cost Rs 1939 crore

Uttar Pradesh government Agra-Lucknow Expressway The plan to expand the road from six lanes to eight lanes has been approved. total on this project Rs 1939 crore There will be expenses. Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPIDA) Has been entrusted with the responsibility of this work. This renovation will not only strengthen the structure of the expressway but will also improve safety measures, thereby reducing road accidents.

How will the Agra-Lucknow Expressway be renovated?

chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh After inspection and suggestions, the state government gave the green signal to this project. superintendent of police Amit Kumar Anand A report was prepared after first inspecting the 65 km long stretch. Under the security measures in this report speed governorExcessive cameras establishment of and accident sites Identification was suggested.

Cabinet Approval:

• The Industrial Development Department passed this project in the cabinet meeting.
• Rs 1939 crore will be spent on repair and renovation works in the next five years.
• Selection of suitable executing agency for maintenance of expressway UPIDA Will be done by.

Renovation will reduce accidents

Due to increasing accidents on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, it had become necessary to upgrade its structure.

• identification of accident sites: Speed ​​governors and laser guns will be installed to prevent accidents.
• Improve security measures: Additional cameras will be installed and speeding vehicles will be strictly monitored.

Repair of damage caused by overloaded vehicles

One lane of the expressway has caved in due to overloaded vehicles.

• currently under repair RGBL Company Is being done by.
• Due to frequent arrival of overloaded dumpers, ruts have formed on the road, which leads to accidents of small vehicles.

To solve this problem:

1. for heavy vehicles separate lane will be constructed.
2. To control the movement of heavy vehicles speed governor will be used.

What changes will there be in security measures?

1. use of speed governor,
   • The speed of vehicles will be controlled.
   • Challan for speeding vehicles will be done through speed laser gun.
2. Strictness on drunk driving,
   • The driving license (DL) of those who drink and drive will be cancelled.
3. Charging station for electric vehicles,
   • Charging stations will be built to promote electric vehicles (EV).
4. safe lane construction,
   • Separate lanes will be prepared for heavy vehicles.
   • Accidents caused by overloaded vehicles will be prevented.

Role and Responsibilities of UPEDA

UPDA Nodal Officer of Rajesh Pandey Said that the renovation works are aimed at ensuring the safety of users.

• budget management: The budget worth crores of rupees will be used efficiently.
• executive agencies: Responsibility will be assigned to the executing agencies and timely completion of work will be monitored.

Importance of Agra-Lucknow Expressway

1. traffic improvement,
   • After converting from six lanes to eight lanes, the movement of vehicles will become faster.
   • There will be reduction in traffic jams and congestion.
2. reduction in road accidents,
   • Accidents will be reduced with better lane arrangement and safety measures.
3. boost the economy,
   • Fast and safe transportation will boost business activities.
   • Construction of EV charging stations on expressways will promote electric vehicles.