Lucknow To Get 300-Km Circular Expressway Linking 6 Districts Under Rajya Rajdhani Mala
The Uttar Pradesh government is moving to approve the Rajya Rajdhani Mala project for the UP State Capital Region, centred on Lucknow. The plan includes a six-lane circular expressway linking Lucknow, Barabanki, Unnao, Raebareli, Hardoi and Sitapur, aimed at easing traffic and strengthening regional economic links.
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Officials say the proposed circular expressway will act as an alternative corridor for regional movement. Heavy vehicles from surrounding districts currently pass through central Lucknow and nearby cities. This creates frequent jams on main routes. Once the ring corridor opens, through traffic will bypass crowded inner roads in all six districts.
UP State Capital Region circular expressway phases and investment
The Rajya Rajdhani Mala scheme is now counted among the most ambitious plans for the UP State Capital Region. Authorities have divided the circular expressway into two stages. Together, they are planned with a combined length of 300 kilometres and an estimated cost of about ₹6,000 crore.
| Phase | Route coverage | Length (km) | Target completion | Approximate cost (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Lalganj, Raebareli, Haidergarh, Barabanki | 105 | 5 years | 2100 |
| Phase 2 | Barabanki, Biswan, Sitapur, Hardoi, Sandila | 195 | 10 years | 3900 |
UP State Capital Region traffic and circular expressway need
Demand for the project grew after a detailed study by agencies preparing the UP State Capital Region detailed project report. Surveys showed that Barabanki sends the highest traffic volume towards Lucknow. Other key links such as Unnao, Sandila, Sitapur, Hardoi and Raebareli also record heavy daily vehicle flows.
| Route | Daily traffic volume |
|---|---|
| Lucknow–Barabanki | 50,000 |
| Lucknow–Unnao | 40,000 |
| Lucknow–Sandila | 40,000 |
| Unnao–Raebareli | 35,000 |
| Sitapur–Hardoi | 33,000 |
| Raebareli–Barabanki | 23,000 |
UP State Capital Region circular expressway model and development
The circular expressway for the UP State Capital Region will follow a brownfield model. Existing roads between Lucknow, Barabanki, Unnao, Raebareli, Hardoi and Sitapur will be widened and upgraded. These routes will then be integrated to form a continuous six-lane expressway corridor around the capital region.
Planners expect the road scheme to support wider development in the UP State Capital Region. Land along the expressway is likely to host industrial clusters, logistics parks, warehouses and housing. Better connectivity is expected to draw new investment into the belt and create additional employment opportunities for nearby districts.
Administrative work on the UP State Capital Region is also progressing. A meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary is scheduled for Wednesday. Principal Secretaries from all key departments have been called. Officials are expected to review progress and may clear several projects linked with the circular expressway plan.
Authorities see the Rajya Rajdhani Mala project as central to integrated growth of the UP State Capital Region. By relieving pressure on core urban roads and linking six districts through a high-capacity ring, the government aims to create a more connected transport network and a larger, unified economic area.
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