Lucknow-Kanpur expressway set to open: Rs 275 toll for one-way, Rs 415 for return within 24 hours

A car owner will have to shell out Rs 275 to cover the 63km-long distance via the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway once it opens for vehicular traffic. A fee of Rs 415 will be applicable for a return journey within 24 hours. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)

To make travel affordable for regular users, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will offer an annual pass service priced at Rs 3,075. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)

Two-wheelers and three-wheelers will not be allowed on the expressway. The restriction is part of the access-controlled design of the six-lane corridor. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)

The expressway has been developed for high-speed vehicular movement, ensuring smooth and regulated traffic flow along the 63km stretch between Lucknow and Kanpur. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)

With the annual pass, a vehicle owner will be able to make 100 round trips via the expressway. NHAI officials said the pass allows 200 trips through a toll plaza within a year from issuance. The system is aimed at benefiting frequent commuters using the Lucknow-Kanpur corridor. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)

Officials said the annual pass would also be valid on other national highways in the region. It would allow 200 toll crossings in a year or 100 round trips through the same plaza. This system is intended to reduce travel costs for regular commuters on the highway network. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)

The expressway is ready to handle traffic, and officials are awaiting directions from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to announce the opening date. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)

The six-lane corridor has been designed for speeds of up to 120 km per hour, making it a high-speed transport route between the two cities. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)

The project cost is estimated at around Rs 3,700 crore. Out of this, Rs 3,000 crore was spent on civil construction works, while the remaining amount was used for acquiring private land. The expressway is part of a major infrastructure development plan in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)

The expressway will originate from Miranpur Pinvat village in Sarojini Nagar and terminate at Kader Patari village in Unnao. It will connect with the existing Lucknow-Kanpur National Highway at a point 5.5km ahead of the Jajmau Ganga bridge, improving regional connectivity. (Photo credit: Ajay Kumar)