The Upper Ganga Canal Expressway is back on track! After years of delays, the UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority) restarted construction in 2025, promising faster connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
In this blog, we’ll cover:
✔ Latest project updates
✔ Route map & key details
✔ Why it was delayed for 11 years
✔ Major benefits for commuters & businesses
✔ Impact on real estate & tourism
Let’s dive in!
1. Upper Ganga Canal Expressway: Key Facts (2025)
| Particulars | Details |
| Project Length | ~150 km |
| Project Cost | ₹8,700 Crores |
| Lanes | 8-Lane Expressway |
| Start Point | Sanauta Bridge, Bulandshahr |
| End Point | Purkazi, Muzaffarnagar |
| Expected Completion | November 2025 |
2. Upper Ganga Canal Expressway Route & Map
The expressway will parallel the Upper Ganga Canal, improving connectivity between Noida, Greater Noida, and Uttarakhand.
Major Cities Connected:
📍 Greater Noida
📍 Gautam Buddha Nagar
📍 Bulandshahr
📍 Meerut
📍 Ghaziabad
📍 Muzaffarnagar
📍 Saharanpur
Key Features:
✔ 147.8 km (8-lane main expressway)
✔ 68.5 km (6-lane link expressway)
✔ 97.3 km (2-lane service road)
✔ Land parcels for development at 6 locations
✔ Hydroelectric power upgrades at 7 canal falls
Link Expressways Included:
➡ 23.5 km – Connects to Meerut Airport & DFC Terminal
➡ 16.5 km – Purkazi to Deoband
➡ 3.5 km – NH-24 (Masuri) to Dasna Fall
➡ Two future links (25 km each)
3. Why Was the Upper Ganga Canal Expressway Delayed?
The project was first launched in 2013 but faced multiple hurdles:
🚧 Land acquisition issues
🚧 Funding delays
🚧 Administrative challenges
Originally called the Hindon Expressway, the route was changed in 2009 due to land disputes, shortening it by 80 km. After 11 years of delays, construction has finally resumed, with completion expected by November 2025.
4. Top Benefits of the Upper Ganga Canal Expressway
1. Faster Travel Between UP & Uttarakhand
✅ Reduces travel time between Noida, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar & Dehradun
✅ Smoother commute for tourists & daily travelers
2. Boosts Economic Growth
📈 Improves trade & industrial development
💰 Attracts investments in nearby areas
3. Enhances Freight Movement
🚛 Reduces logistics costs for businesses
📦 Better connectivity to Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)
4. Promotes Tourism in Uttarakhand
🏞 Easier access to hill stations & pilgrimage sites
🛣 Reduces congestion on existing routes
5. Environmental & Infrastructure Benefits
🌿 7 hydroelectric power stations to be upgraded
🛣 8-lane modern expressway with service roads
Impact on Real Estate Near Upper Ganga Canal Expressway
The new expressway is expected to boost property demand in:
🏠 Noida & Greater Noida – Better connectivity to Uttarakhand
🏢 Meerut & Muzaffarnagar – Industrial & commercial growth
📈 Ghaziabad & Bulandshahr – Rising residential & commercial projects
Investors are eyeing land parcels along the route, making it a hotspot for future development.
5. Conclusion: A Game-Changer for North India
The Upper Ganga Canal Expressway is set to transform travel and trade between UP & Uttarakhand. With 8 lanes, improved infrastructure, and better connectivity, it will:
✔ Reduce traffic congestion
✔ Cut travel time
✔ Boost real estate & tourism
✔ Enhance economic growth
Stay tuned for more updates as the November 2025 deadline approaches!
Also Read: Purvanchal Expressway : Route Map, Connectivity with Other Expressways
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