The Purvanchal Expressway, a 340.824-kilometer-long highway, has revolutionized the transportation infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh. The construction of this six-lane expressway, which can be expanded to eight lanes in the future, began in October 2018 and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 16, 2021.

Key Features of Purvanchal Expressway

This modern expressway boasts an impressive infrastructure, including 22 flyovers, 7 railway overbridges, 7 major bridges, 114 minor bridges, and 271 underpasses. The expressway is designed to provide a safe and speedy journey, with a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h for cars and 80 km/h for trucks and buses.

One of the notable features of this expressway is the 3.2-kilometer-long airstrip in Sultanpur district, which can be used

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