Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway, which is included in the country’s longest expressway, in Mallawan, Hardoi on Wednesday, April 29. As soon as this expressway starts, the journey from Meerut to Prayagraj will become easier and faster than before, which will directly benefit millions of passengers.

After the inauguration of the Prime Minister, this expressway will be opened for the common people. With the opening of this high-speed road, not only will the travel time be reduced, but the journey will also become more comfortable. The special thing is that now the distance from Meerut to Prayagraj can be covered in just 6 to 7 hours, which used to take much longer time earlier.

How much toll will have to be paid?

Toll fee on Ganga Expressway has been decided on the basis of distance. Different rates have been set for different vehicles:

• Two-wheeler, three-wheeler and tractor: ₹1.28 per kilometer
• Car, Jeep and Van: ₹2.55 per kilometer
• Light commercial vehicles and mini buses: ₹4.05 per kilometer
• Bus and Truck: ₹8.20 per kilometer
• Heavy vehicles with 3 to 6 axles: ₹12.60 per kilometer
• Vehicles with 7 or more axles: ₹16.10 per kilometer

If a passenger travels by car from Meerut to Prayagraj, he may have to pay a toll of around ₹ 1,515. At the same time, this expense can be around ₹ 2,405 for small commercial vehicles and around ₹ 4,840 for heavy vehicles. According to UPEDA, these rates have been decided keeping in mind the maintenance and operation of the expressway, changes in which are also possible in future.

Toll payment will be done without stopping

‘Closed toll system’ has been implemented on this expressway, due to which passengers will not need to stop at toll plazas. Here are the modern techniques used:

• Toll will be deducted automatically through FASTag installed in vehicles.
• AI based high-sensor cameras will record vehicle entry and exit
• The vehicle will have to stop only if there is a technical problem
• This system will reduce traffic jams and travel will become easier than before.

Toll plaza and route information

A total of two main toll plazas have been built on this expressway, which are located in Meerut and Prayagraj. Apart from this, 14 to 19 ramp toll plazas have also been prepared for entry and exit in different districts. This expressway passes through 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh, which include districts like Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli and Pratapgarh. The design speed of this highway has been kept at 120 kilometers per hour, which will make fast and safe travel possible.

Passengers will get better facilities

Special care has been taken for the convenience and safety of passengers on this expressway. It includes many modern features:

• Emergency services will be available all the time
• Interchange and necessary facilities will be available near every district
• Tight security and surveillance arrangements have been made on the entire route.

These facilities will not only provide relief to the passengers, but will also ensure safety on the road.

opening ceremony time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Hardoi at around 11:15 am and will participate in various programs till 12:55 pm. During this, along with inaugurating the expressway, he will also inspect the exhibition, plant saplings and address the public meeting.