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Centre Grants ₹60,000 Crore for UP Road Projects to Strengthen North‑South Links
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 07:34 PM
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The Union government has sanctioned ₹60,000 crore for a road development scheme in Uttar Pradesh aimed at enhancing north‑south connectivity across the state. The funding will support construction and upgrading of key highways linking major districts.
The Union government has approved a ₹60,000 crore allocation for a road development push in Uttar Pradesh, with the primary goal of strengthening north‑south links across the state. The funding is earmarked for the construction and upgrading of key highways that connect major districts and facilitate smoother movement of goods and people.
The project is part of a broader national infrastructure strategy aimed at improving logistics corridors and reducing travel time between northern and southern regions. By enhancing connectivity, the government expects to boost trade, attract investment, and improve access to essential services for residents.
Officials have indicated that the funds will be used to widen existing roads, build new bypasses, and improve safety features such as signage and lighting. The initiative is expected to create jobs during the construction phase and improve long‑term economic prospects for the state.
The project is part of a broader national infrastructure strategy aimed at improving logistics corridors and reducing travel time between northern and southern regions. By enhancing connectivity, the government expects to boost trade, attract investment, and improve access to essential services for residents.
Officials have indicated that the funds will be used to widen existing roads, build new bypasses, and improve safety features such as signage and lighting. The initiative is expected to create jobs during the construction phase and improve long‑term economic prospects for the state.