Upper Ganga Canal Expressway: Latest Updates, Route Map 2025

The Upper Ganga Canal Expressway is back on track! After years of delays, the UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority) restarted construction in 2025, promising faster connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

In this blog, we’ll cover:
 Latest project updates
 Route map & key details
 Why it was delayed for 11 years
 Major benefits for commuters & businesses
 Impact on real estate & tourism

Let’s dive in!

1. Upper Ganga Canal Expressway: Key Facts (2025)

Particulars	Details
Project Length	~150 km
Project Cost	₹8,700 Crores
Lanes	8-Lane Expressway
Start Point	Sanauta Bridge, Bulandshahr
End Point	Purkazi, Muzaffarnagar
Expected Completion	November 2025

2. Upper Ganga Canal Expressway Route & Map

The expressway will parallel the Upper Ganga Canal, improving connectivity between Noida, Greater Noida, and Uttarakhand.

Major Cities Connected:

Greater Noida
Gautam Buddha Nagar
Bulandshahr
Meerut
Ghaziabad
Muzaffarnagar
Saharanpur

Key Features:

 147.8 km (8-lane main expressway)
 68.5 km (6-lane link expressway)
 97.3 km (2-lane service road)
 Land parcels for development at 6 locations
 Hydroelectric power upgrades at 7 canal falls

Link Expressways Included:

 23.5 km – Connects to Meerut Airport & DFC Terminal
 16.5 km – Purkazi to Deoband
 3.5 km – NH-24 (Masuri) to Dasna Fall
 Two future links (25 km each)

3. Why Was the Upper Ganga Canal Expressway Delayed?

The project was first launched in 2013 but faced multiple hurdles:
 Land acquisition issues
 Funding delays
 Administrative challenges

Originally called the Hindon Expressway, the route was changed in 2009 due to land disputes, shortening it by 80 km. After 11 years of delays, construction has finally resumed, with completion expected by November 2025.

4. Top Benefits of the Upper Ganga Canal Expressway

1. Faster Travel Between UP & Uttarakhand

Reduces travel time between Noida, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar & Dehradun
Smoother commute for tourists & daily travelers

2. Boosts Economic Growth

Improves trade & industrial development
Attracts investments in nearby areas

3. Enhances Freight Movement

Reduces logistics costs for businesses
Better connectivity to Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)

4. Promotes Tourism in Uttarakhand

Easier access to hill stations & pilgrimage sites
Reduces congestion on existing routes

5. Environmental & Infrastructure Benefits

 7 hydroelectric power stations to be upgraded
 8-lane modern expressway with service roads

Impact on Real Estate Near Upper Ganga Canal Expressway

The new expressway is expected to boost property demand in:
 Noida & Greater Noida – Better connectivity to Uttarakhand
 Meerut & Muzaffarnagar – Industrial & commercial growth
 Ghaziabad & Bulandshahr – Rising residential & commercial projects

Investors are eyeing land parcels along the route, making it a hotspot for future development.

5. Conclusion: A Game-Changer for North India

The Upper Ganga Canal Expressway is set to transform travel and trade between UP & Uttarakhand. With 8 lanes, improved infrastructure, and better connectivity, it will:
 Reduce traffic congestion
 Cut travel time
 Boost real estate & tourism
 Enhance economic growth

Stay tuned for more updates as the November 2025 deadline approaches!

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