Yogi Government Boosts Delhi–Lucknow Connectivity with Flyovers, Six-Lane Moradabad–Bareilly Stretch

The Delhi to Lucknow highway network gains momentum with clearance for a six-lane Moradabad-Bareilly widening and two six-lane flyovers at Dalpatpur and Dhaneta, aimed at reducing congestion and accidents. The project aligns with broader safety and travel reliability goals for western Uttar Pradesh.

Travel between Delhi and Lucknow on National Highway routes is set to become smoother, with the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways clearing two new flyovers and a six-lane upgrade on the Moradabad-Bareilly stretch, a move expected to reduce congestion and cut accident risk in western Uttar Pradesh over the coming years.

The ministry has already approved the detailed project report for widening the Moradabad-Bareilly highway to six lanes, matching the existing six-lane section between Moradabad and Delhi. Once work finishes, drivers will be able to use a six-lane corridor from Delhi to Lucknow, which officials say should improve average speeds and travel reliability.

Delhi Lucknow highway upgrades: flyovers and safety focus

Alongside the widening plan, two flyovers will come up at Dalpatpur and Dhaneta on the Moradabad-Bareilly route. Data from recent years flagged both locations as accident-prone black spots. Several crashes had been reported there, prompting demands for grade-separated crossings to handle local traffic and highway vehicles more safely.

The National Highways Authority of India will build both flyovers as six-lane structures, aligned with the wider corridor design. According to project details, the construction of these two structures is targeted for completion within two years. Estimated spending for the flyovers stands at Rs 94 crore, funded under ministry approvals issued in the new year.

Delhi Lucknow highway project timelines and official approval

The Moradabad-Bareilly six-lane project will move in stages. Land acquisition comes first, followed by tendering and physical construction. Officials state that the ministry has agreed to the proposed cost, layout, timeline and user facilities for the larger corridor up to Lucknow, allowing planning teams to proceed with detailed scheduling and coordination.

NHAI Project Director Arvind Kumar said that the ministry has approved three major works in the new year. Funds have been released for the construction of flyovers at Dalpatpur and Dhaneta. Meanwhile, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for widening the Moradabad–Bareilly highway to six lanes has also been approved.

The ministry’s clearances close a delay that began when the proposal remained pending from the early days of 2025. With funding released for Dalpatpur and Dhaneta, and approval granted for the six-lane design, agencies now have a defined roadmap to upgrade the Moradabad-Bareilly link and strengthen the wider Delhi-Lucknow highway network.